Besan Sooji Halwa [Gram flour and Semolina Fudge]

I found this recipe when I was searching for besan laddos on the web. The picture looked so tempting in this blog that I couldn't stop myself from trying it out.This is super easy recipe and a very unique halwa/burfi

Ingredients

Gram flour [besan] - 3/4 cup
Semolina [sooji]- 1/4 cup
Sugar- 1/2 cup
Milk - 1/2 cup
Water - 1/2 cup
Ghee - 3-4 tbsp
Cardamon powder - 1 tsp
Saffron strands - a pinch
Almond slices - optional

Method:

1. Prepare a 2 thread sugar syrup by boiling water, sugar, cardamon powder and saffron strands and keep it aside
2. Heat ghee 1 tbsp in pan and roast gram flour till it gives nice aroma. Add semolina to same mixture and continue to roast till it changes golden color
3. Add milk followed by sugar syrup and stir constantly to avoid and lumps
4. Add remaining ghee and keep stirring till the mix becomes dry [NOT completely dry]
5. Spread the mix on grease plate and even the surface by the back of a spatula.Garnish with almonds and let it cool
6. Cut it into diamond or square and enjoy !!

For visuals check this video