Tikhur Barfi

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Ingredients

1 cup	tikhur (arrowroot powder)
1 cup	sugar
1 cup	water
2 tablespoons	ghee
1/4 teaspoon	cardamom powder
10-12	cashew nuts
10-12	almonds
1 tablespoon	raisins

Instructions

1. 1 Grease a plate or tray with a little ghee and set aside.
2. 2 In a pan, dry roast the cashew nuts and almonds until golden brown, then chop them roughly.
3. 3 In the same pan, add ghee and roast the tikhur (arrowroot powder) on low heat until it turns aromatic, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 4 In a separate saucepan, combine sugar and water, and bring it to a boil to form a one-string consistency syrup.
5. 5 Add the roasted tikhur to the sugar syrup, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
6. 6 Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
7. 7 Add cardamom powder, roasted nuts, and raisins, and mix well.
8. 8 Pour the mixture onto the greased plate and spread it evenly.
9. 9 Allow it to cool slightly, then cut into desired shapes.