This halwa is made only with 1 tblsp. of brown sugar.

The sweetness to this halwa is contributed by the dates.

Both ingredients are highly nutritious, and I would title it a healthy sweet.

Now ..for the recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 cup dates  deseeded and soaked in hot water for 10-15 minutes

1/2 cup almonds soaked in hot water and skin peeled

1 tblsp. brown sugar

A pinch of salt

1/2 tsp. cardamom powder

1/2 cup ghee

Few cashewnuts for topping

1/4 tsp grated nutmeg

METHOD

Grind the dates and almonds to a coarse paste.

Use a non stick or thick bottomed pan and add a tblsp of ghee first.

Next ,add the paste with salt and cook ,stirring all the time for few minutes.

Add the sugar and cook for a few minutes .It will change color .

Then add 1/2 cup milk and cardamons and keep cooking till it forms a mass.

Add ghee a tsp.at a time while cooking.

Transfer to a greased plate and top it with sliced nuts .

Before adding nuts, smear some ghee on the top to get a glossy look.

Do try, this energy sourcing sweet and post in your comments and suggestions!