Apple Halwa Recipe

2 fresh kashmiri apples

1 cup semolina

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup ghee

1/2 tsp. cardamom seeds

10-15 strands saffron

To Garnish

10 blanched and halved almonds

10 pistachios slivered

silver foil

5-6 neatly cut slices of apple

DIRECTIONS:

Rub saffron in a tsp. of water, keep aside.

Crush cardamom seeds coarsely, keep aside.

Melt ghee in a heavy pan.

Add semolina, stir and cook on low flame.

Boil 3 cups water, side by side.

Grate peeled apples, just before adding.

Semolina should give out an aroma and become light pink in colour.

Add half the boiling water and apples to semolina.

Take care not to allow water to scald you hand.

Big bubbles will form soon as water is pour.

Stir using a long handled spatula.

When well mixed, gradually add some more water.

Mix, and allow water to be absorbed.

Now add sugar, cardamom, saffron, mix.

Stir gently and cook till sugar dissolves completely.

It is ready once ghee starts separating on sides.

Pour into serving dish, garnish with silver foil,apple slices.

Sprinkle pistas, almonds, serve hot and soft