Semolina Barfi.
Ingredients.
50g / 2oz of fine semolina.
100g / 4oz of sugar.
450ml / 3/4 of a pint of milk.
50g / 2oz of butter.
10 cardamoms, crushed.
75g / 3oz of blanched almonds, halved and toasted.
Method.
1. Place the semolina and sugar in a heavy based pan and gradually stir in the milk until smooth.
2. Add the butter in small pieces. Bring to the boil, stirring, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until thickened, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. Add the crushed cardamoms and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
4. Spread the mixture on a buttered plate or dish to a thickness of about 2.5cm / 1 inch. Leave till almost cold and decorate with the almonds. Serve cold cut into squares.
Serves 4 to 6.
