Ingredients:
2 cups almonds, crushed coarsely
2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
Method:
- Use a heavy pan, so sugar won't burn.
- Put sugar in pan.
- Keep following greased with oil and ready: A rolling pin, 2 sturdy large knives, a metal spatula, stone or marble surface to work.
- Heat sugar, stirring frequently, till fully melted and light brown.
- Add almonds, cardamom powder, mix well.
- Pour onto greased surface, mix well with both knives.
- Be quick, and do not allow mixture to cool, or else it will get brittle.
- Roll with pin to 1/4" thickness, even out edges by pressing and rolling to a square.
- While still warm, mark out deep incisions for 1" square pieces.
- When cold, break into marked pieces, store in airtight container.
Making time: 15 minutes
Makes: 40-50 pieces
Shelflife: 2 weeks or more
Almond Dishes Index
