Milk Halwa

Milk Halwa 
Recipe By : Mareena Jerrish

Flour 130 gms
Water 3-1/2 cups
Milk 3 cups
Sugar 2 cups
Milkmaid/Sweet condensed milk 1 tin(or more)
Clarified butter/Ghee 1/2 cup(or more)
Cashew nuts chopped 1/3 cup
Cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon

Take flour in a bowl.
Pour water into it and mix well.
Strain the mixture into a pan.
Cook the mixture on medium heat, stirring continuously, till it thickens.
Carefully add milk, a little at a time, making sure no lumps are formed.
Continue cooking till flour no longer tastes raw.
When the mixture starts to boil, add the sugar and milkmaid. 
If you want more sweetness, add more sugar/condensed milk.
Add ghee and continue cooking, stirring continuously.
You will see the color of the mixture changing from off white to golden brown gradually.
When the mixture becomes thick, add the cardamom powder and mix well.
After a few minutes, add cashew nuts and mix well.
Cook till the mixture leaves the side of the pan and forms a mass and have a glazed look. You can spot drops of ghee along the sides.
Transfer the mixture to a greased plate/tray.
Level it with a greased spoon.
Allow to cool.
Cut into desired shape.