Halwa

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve the cornstarch in 250ml of cold water, stirring until completely smooth with no lumps remaining.
2. 2 In a heavy pot, combine sugar with remaining 250ml water. Heat over medium flame, stirring until sugar dissolves completely into a clear syrup.
3. 3 Add the ghee to the sugar syrup and stir until melted and fully incorporated. Add the saffron water for color and aroma.
4. 4 Gradually pour the cornstarch mixture into the pot while stirring constantly. Continue stirring over medium-low heat as the mixture thickens dramatically.
5. 5 Keep stirring for twenty-five to thirty minutes as the halwa transforms from opaque white to golden and translucent. The mixture is ready when it pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pot and the ghee separates slightly.
6. 6 Add cardamom, nutmeg, and rose water. Pour into a greased dish, smooth the top, and let cool completely before cutting into diamond shapes.