Monthal

  • 2            lbs Chana flour
  • 2            lbs butter
  • 1            can condensed milk
  • 1 1/4      lb sugar
  • 1            cup sugar
  • 1/2         cup milk powder
  • 1/2         tsp crushed elaich(cardamon)
  • 1/2         tsp nutmeg powder
  • 1/2         tsp saffron

For Decoration

  • 1/4         cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4         cup slivered pistachio
  • 1            tbsp poppy seeds(kas kas)

 Instructions

  1. The night before, melt 1/4 lb butter, add 1/2 cup condensed milk and rub it into to flour.  It should resemble fine bread crumbs.
  2. In the morning, melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the flour and fry it it till the mixture turns golden.( the mixture will bubble).
  3. Add the powder milk and cook for a few minutes about 5 minutes and the mixture is brown.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the condensed  milk in a steady stream, stirring all the time. The mixture will become thick.  Return the mixture to the stove on low heat(1).
  5. Make a syrup with sugar and water.  Boil till the mixture is thick and makes 2 string.
  6. Pour this syrup in the flour mixture and mix well.
  7. Add nutmeg, cardomon and saffron.
  8. Pour the mixture into a 10 x  12 baking tray and spread it evenly. 
  9. Decorate with almonds, pistachio and poppy seeds.
  10. Cut into squares when cooled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

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