Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           besan
   1      cup           shortening
   1      cup           sugar
   4                    cardamom seeds
                        nuts -- optional

Preparation:

Melt shortening in a pan. Turn down heat and add cardamom and Besan. Fry, stirring constantly to prevent burning until it has changed to a brown color and smells done. (Test: a few drops of water sprinkled on it sputters instantly). Turn off the heat and stir in the sugar. Spread 1/2-inch thick onto a platter. Cut into diamond shapes after it has cooled down.