Almond halwa-Microwave

  Ingredients
Almonds-1cup
Sugar-1cup
Ghee-3-4tbsp
Milk-1/4cup
Elaichi powder-1/2tsp

Method:

Blanch almonds and remove skin

Grind the blanched almonds with milk into a coarse paste.

Add sugar mix well,put in amicrowave proof glass bowl.
Micro HIGH for 4 minutes,stirring once in between.

Take out add ghee and colour,mix well.

Microwave HIGH for another 5-8 mins until it forms into a thick solid ball.

 The time is approximate as it depends on the wattage and model of the oven.

ALMOND BISCUITS

ALMOND BISCUITS

This light shortbread like biscuit and you will be asking for more.
Ingredients:

170 g(6 oz) butter,chilled,diced

230 g(8 oz) self raising flour

110 g(4 oz) castor sugar

few drops almond essence

1 egg white,lightely beaten

For sprinkling on top:

Granulated sugar & chopped almonds
Method:

Rub butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs.

Stir in sugar and almond essence,then knead the mixture into a smooth dough.

Wrap and chill for about an hour.

On a floured work surface,roll out dough to 1/4" thick.

Brush with egg white and sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Sprinkle almonds on top,press gently so they stick to the dough.

Cut in to fingers 2 by 3/4 " and transfer to greased baking trays.

Chill for 15 mins.

Preheat oven to 220 degree C.

Bake for 10-12 mins till lightely golden.

Transfer to wire rack after a few mins .

Store in an airtight container.