Sesame Chikki

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   Liberally coat a large baking sheet and a rolling pin with the ghee/butter.

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   Toast the sesame seeds in a wide frying pan over medium low till light and golden.

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   In a saucepan (nonstick works best) over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to avoid clumps of burned sugar.

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   As soon as it reaches a light, glossy caramel color (a light coca cola color), about 10 minutes, add the sesame seeds and powdered cardamom.

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   Stir to combine.

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   Working swiftly, pour mixture onto your greased baking sheet.

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   With the greased rolling pin, spread to a thinness of about 1/4 inch.

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   Cool completely.

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   Break apart into pieces.

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    Notes: I like to powder cardamom using a small coffee grinder.

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    I have two, one to grind coffee beans, the other being a spice grinder.

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    Just put the pod into the grinder and pulse until you reach a fine powder.

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    For clean neat squares of chikki, score straight lines up and down with a knife in a checkerboard pattern while it is still warm and just break along those formed lines after it cools.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.