Black Halwa/Karutha Aluva

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice flour (White rice or parboiled rice can be taken)
• 6 cups Coconut milk
• 1.5 cups Jaggery powder
• 1 cup Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Cashew nuts, chopped
• 0.5 cup Water (For melting jaggery)

Instructions

1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine one cup of rice flour with six cups of coconut milk, adding the milk gradually to avoid lumps. Mix until smooth.
2. 2In a pan over low heat, combine jaggery powder with half a cup of water. Stir until the jaggery is completely melted.
3. 3Add the rice flour-coconut milk mixture to the melted jaggery in the pan. Stir continuously over low heat until the mixture begins to thicken.
4. 4Gradually add four tablespoons of ghee to the thickening mixture, stirring continuously. Add cardamom powder and sugar, and continue to stir.
5. 5Add chopped cashew nuts to the mixture. Continue stirring until the mixture turns dark brown, the ghee separates, and it leaves the sides of the pan.
6. 6Transfer the mixture to a plate or mold greased with ghee. Spread evenly and garnish with additional chopped cashew nuts. Allow to cool completely for 4-5 hours before cutting into desired shapes.