Milk Halwa

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year 2014 :) I am really excited to start this New year with a sweet, a quick and very easy Milk Halwa! May this year bring in a lot of sweetness to your life :)

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups milk (preferably full fat milk, for a creamy texture)
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp fresh curds 
2 pinches saffron (kesar/kungumapoo) strands dissolved in 2 tsp water
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
2 tbsp fresh cream 
1 tsp chopped almond
1 tsp chopped pistachio

For Garnishing
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1 tsp chopped almond
1 tsp chopped pistachio

Method

1. Combine the milk, sugar and curds in a broad pan (preferably non-stick), mix well and cook on a high flame for 8-10 minutes, keep stirring continuously and scrapping the sides.
2. Remove from the flame and allow it to cool and blend in a mixer to a smooth and creamy paste.
3. Transfer the paste into a bowl and add the saffron-water mixture, cardamom powder, fresh cream, almonds and pistachios and mix well.
4. Pour it in a small plate, garnish with cardamom powder, almonds and pistachio over it.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours.
6. Serve chilled.