KADA PRASAD - GURUNANAK JAYANTI SPECIAL

Kada Prasad is sweet flour based oily vegetarian food that is offered to all visitors to the Darbar Sahib in a Gurdwara. This is regarded as food blessed by the Guru and should not be refused. All devotees who visit Gurudwara on Guruparab and special days, will be offered kada prasad.
The key to a good halwa is to cook the whole wheat flour on a slow flame and get a brown colour with a sandy/grainy texture. The authentic kada prasad which is offered in the gurudwara is just 4 ingredients, no elaichi powder no nuts yet the most delightful and soulful it is. It is served with hands and also taken with both hands very respectfully, this is the simplicity and the way it is offered.

Recipe:
(Serves 4)
Ingredients:

• Ghee (clarified butter) - 1 cup
• Atta (whole wheat flour) - 1 cup
• Sugar - 1 cup
• Water - 2.5 cups

Method:

• In a pan heat the ghee and add atta. 
• Cook on a slow flame till the color gradually changes into a golden brown. 
• At this stage add water and sugar and on slow flame cook till it absorbs all the water. 
• Cook for some more time till the ghee ooze out of the sides of the halwa.
• Now, cover the pan and cook covered for 5-7 mins.
• Once done, you will see the ghee will be on the top .
• Mix nicely and switch off the flame .
• The authentic GURUDWARA KADA PRASAD is ready ,serve hot.