Cauliflower Sweetmeat (Phulkopir Mithai)
- 3 Small heads Cauliflower
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 2-3 Cardamom pods
- 3/4 teaspoon Crushed cardamom seeds
- 2-3 tablespoons Warm milk
- 75 grams Grated Khoya
- 2 tablespoons Condensed milk
- 4-5 tablespoons Sugar
- 5-6 tablespoons Slived almonds
- 4 tablespoons Chopped pistachio
- 3 tablespoons Finely chopped raisins
- 4 tablespoons Ghee
- Grate the cauliflower, (not the stem).
- Should about a a cup and a half.
- Soak the saffron in warm milk and keep.
- In a pan boil some water with the turmeric powder and cardamom pods.
- Add the cauliflower and let it boil for about 15 minutes.
- Drain, squeeze out as much water as possible, remove cardamom pods and keep aside.
- In a non stick pan heat the ghee.
- Add the boiled cauliflower, followed by the sugar and fry for about 10 minutes.
- Add the crushed cardamom, saffron soaked in milk and keep frying.
- Once the cauliflower has softened completely, add the grated khoya.
- fry for another 3 minutes or until khoya is properly incorporated.
- Now add half the almond,pistachio and raisins.
- Mix well.
- Finally add the condensed milk, mix well, cook for another 2 minutes and take off heat.
- Sprinkle rose water (optional).
- Spread out the mixture on a try in an even layer, half an inch thick and garnish with the remaining dried fruits.
- Let it cool.
- Cut it out in squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
- You could sprinkle some more grated khoya on top.
cauliflower, turmeric, pods, cardamom seeds, milk, condensed milk, sugar, almonds, pistachio, raisins, ghee
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/312221-cauliflower-sweetmeat-phulkopir-mithai (may not work)