With Diwali the festival of lights coming up the making or buying of sweets is a tradition in India and amongst the Indians worldwide. With inflation escalating the costs of base products, good quality sweets are rare and very expensive. So, why not try to make your own? With a little patience, and some practice beforehand you can make this lovely cashew pistachio fudge which will have your family longing for more and licking their fingers. If its your first time at making barfi (fudge) do make it with a small amount so that you can try it. If it in any way does not come out right ( the only error maybe it does not set properly so you can cut it into cubes) do not fret. Just roll them into balls, or cook it a bit more. There is no one born a perfect cook, we all go through many many disasters in our kitchen and then finally we get it right 🙂
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup of ghee (clarified butter)
500 grams of assorted semi ground nuts such as unsalted and shelled pistachios,cashewnuts and almonds (the ratio can be as you prefer) use a good blender like the magic bullet to grind your nuts
250 grams of sugar
1/2 cup of full fat milk
1 teaspoon of ground cardamom
1 good pinch of Nitu Didi Pure Spanish Saffron
METHOD:
Heat ghee. Add cardamon and saffron
Add the semi ground nuts  and stir well. In a separte bowl, combine  sugar and  milk . Bring to a boil. Boil till sugar melts. Add the nuts to the mixture.. Stir well. Add ghee if required. Stir till mixture leaves sides. Set in a greased tray.

NITU DIDI TIP: This recipe can also be made without the pistachios. This recipe has no added artificial coloring nor any artifical flavouring. The goodness of saffron and cardamom give a lovely fragrance and aroma to this lovely burfi. To buy my amazing pure spanish saffron click HERE