Moonlit Doodh Poha (Milk Poha) Sharad Poonam special

Ingredients

• 1 cup Poha (flattened rice)
• 2 cups Milk
• 3 tbsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
• 1 pinch Nutmeg powder
• strands Few Saffron
• 1 tbsp Ghee
• 1/4 cup water
• 5 Cashew nuts
• 5 Almond
• 4 Pistachios
• 1 tbsp Raisins –

Steps

1. Use a strainer to rinse the poha, then allow it to drain thoroughly.
2. Combine the poha, milk, powdered sugar and cardamom powder in a bowl. Cover and set aside for a few minutes so the flavours blend.
3. Heat the ghee in a pan and roast the chopped cashew, almonds, pistachios and raisins until golden. Take them out and set aside.
4. Add a little ghee to the same pan, then pour in the milk. Add sugar and boil for 2–3 minutes before adding the roasted dry fruits, nutmeg powder and saffron strands.
5. Put in the soaked poha and stir gently.
6. Allow a light boil once, then switch off the heat and leave to cool.
7. After cooling, put the bowl under moonlight with the rays touching it, then refrigerate until chilled.
8. Serve the poha cold.
9. Suggested accompaniments:
10. Pair the chilled poha with hot puris, potato vadas or bottle gourd fritters when serving.