Lapsi

This Gujrati recipe is a special winter treat..Packed with the goodness of cracked wheat. This one is best consumed when you are not counting the calories 🙂

Ingredients :

Lapsi/Cracked wheat (1 cup)
Homemade Ghee (4 tbsps)
Jaggery (1 cup)
Water (3 cups)
Elaichi powder (3 tsps)
Chopped cashewnuts,almonds for garnish

Method :

I) Heat the water and add jaggery. Let the jaggery completely dissolve in the water.
II) Heat ghee and fry the lapsi on a slow flame till light golden brown.
II) Add the dissolved jaggery along with the water to the lapsi . Bring to a boil on medium flame. Ensure that the lapsi does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
III) After about 5 minutes of cooking, transfer this to a pressure cooker and pressure cook till 1-2 whistles.
IV) Once the lapsi is almost cooked (softened), add elaichi powder and chopped dry fruits.
V) Serve hot.