Aluwa

1. 1

   Put sugar, milk, condensed milk and ghee into a large heated saucepan (a non stick pan is excellent for this).

2. 2

   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage or 116u00b0C (240u00b0F) on a candy thermometer.

3. 3

   (To test for softball stage, drop a little into a cup of ice.cold water. If it firms enough to be moulded into a soft ball, it has reached the required temperature.).

4. 4

   Remove from heat, add smoothly mashed potato and beat with a rotary beater until all lumps are beaten out.

5. 5

   If using a pan with non stick lining, pour mixture into a bowl before doing this or the metal beaters will scratch the non stick surface.

6. 6

   Return to heat and cook to soft ball stage or 116u00b0C (240u00b0F) once more.

7. 7

   Remove from heat, stir in nuts, rose water and cardamom and mix well.

8. 8

   Pour into a well buttered shallow dish or baking tin.

9. 9

   Pres lightly with a piece of buttered banana leaf or aluminium foil to smooth and flatten the surface.

10. 10

    Allow to cool and set, then cut into diamond shapes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.