Methi Squares | Winter Special

Heat 2 heaped tbsp of Ghee in a frying pan. Add Edible gum and fry until it puffs up (pops). Leave aside in a separate bowl

In the same pan, add 1 cup of ghee. Add 200 grams of chana flour. Stir until smooth and a little darker in colour. Watch the video for reference. Once it is done add to a big pot so all the ingredients can be mixed well

In the same pan, add 1 cup of ghee. Add 200 grams of chestnut flour. Stir until it darkens in colour, increases in size and becomes smooth. Watch the video for reference. Add this to the pot

In the same pan, add 1 cup ghee. Add 200 grams of urad daal flour. Stir util it increases in size, darkens in colour and becomes smooth. Watch the video for reference. Add this to the pot

In the same pan, roast 200 grams of melon seeds and add it to the pot.

In the same pan, roast 500 grams of desiccated coconut and add to the pot

In the same pan, add ½ a cup of ghee. Add 300 grams of ground almonds - add more if you wish. Then add 200 grams of ground dry dates (kharek) and 100 grams of ground pistachio (optional). Stir until well mixed and add to the pot

In the same pan, heat 1 cup of ghee. Add 2 heaped tbsp of garden cress seeds (asariyo). Stir until it they crackle. Add 700 grams of jaggery (goor) and 200 grams of ground cashew nuts. Stir until it is melted and smooth. Add this to the pot

This is now all the mixing bit! Mix all the ingredients, that you added to the big pot, until they are well incorporated. Add the edible gum (gondh) and mix.

Add 300 grams of ground crystal sugar (sakar) and mix well

Add 50 grams of ginger powder (sonth), fenugreek powder (methi) and batrisu powder (katlu) and mix well. You can add more of these ingredients if you don’t mind the bitter taste

(Optional) Add 4 tbsp of honey and some dry fruits eg raisins and mix it well

Spread it evenly in a baking pan and compress it well. Set aside to cool. Cut it into squares and have 1 a day during the winter months!