Method
- Grind almonds and pistas together in a blender.
- Carefully peel parwals; slit lengthwise.
- Boil water and add in the peeled parwal
- Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain and carefully squeeze out all water. Keep aside.
- Fill each parwal with stuffing. Tie each one separately with a clean thread.
- Dissolve sugar in 1 cup of water and boil.
- When syrup is of 1 thread consistency, add the parwals,
- Simmer for 2 minutes, remove carefully and place on a wire rack.
- Remove strings once it is cool; cover with silver foil and serve chilled.
For stuffing:
Roast khoya till it is pink and crumbly.
Remove from fire, cool and add milk powder, crushed nuts, cardamom and saffron.
Ingredients:
250 g - parwal
225 g - khoya
25 g - milk powder
125 g - sugar
5 - almonds
5 - pistachios
1/4 tsp - cardamom powder
A few strands of saffron