Singhada Ka Halwa

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Ingredients

1 cup	singhada (water chestnut) flour
1/2 cup	ghee
1 cup	sugar
2 cups	water
1/4 teaspoon	cardamom powder
2 tablespoons	chopped almonds
2 tablespoons	chopped cashews
2 tablespoons	raisins

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add the singhada flour to the pan and roast it in the ghee, stirring continuously, until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
3. 3 In a separate pot, bring the water to a boil and add the sugar, stirring until it dissolves completely.
4. 4 Gradually add the sugar syrup to the roasted singhada flour, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
5. 5 Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
6. 6 Add the cardamom powder, chopped almonds, cashews, and raisins to the halwa. Mix well.
7. 7 Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
8. 8 Serve the halwa warm, garnished with additional nuts if desired.