Almond Burfi

Step 1

.Grease a tray, plate or a square pan. I had a brownie pan ready to bake some brownies. Since that did not happen I used it up for this burfi.

Step 2

.Powder the almonds and cardamoms in a mixer. If you have cardamom powder, you could add it to the almond powder or meal directly. Set this aside

Step 3

Add water to the palm sugar or jaggery and melt it till it dissolves fully. Filter and remove impurities if using jaggery. Place a small bowl with water filled near the pan

Step 4

.Boil the jaggery syrup in a heavy bottom pan till it reaches a ball consistency. Take half a tsp of syrup and drop it in the bowl of water. You must be able to make a soft ball out of the syrup. If using palm sugar, you cannot easily make a ball. If the syrup has not reached the consistency it will begin to melt off immediately. So when you drop the syrup, it must not melt but must remain as it is for at least a min as you see in the picture. Repeat the test to make sure

Step 5

When you see that the sugar syrup does not melt but is stable for at least a min, then add the powder. Switch off the heat. Stir well for one minute, the almond meal has to blend well with the syrup. Break up the lumps of meal if you find any. you can see the mixture begins to leave the sides though the mix is not cooked.

Step 6

Pour it immediately to a greased plate. Sprinkle the sesame seeds. Grease your palms and tuck them into the mix.

Step 7

Leave it undisturbed for at least 5 to 6 hours. Cut to squares.