Recipe for Badam Pista chikki (Almond, Pistachio brittle)

Ingredients:

2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1 cup raw almonds

1 cup pistachios
pinch of saffron threads
2 Tbsp. butter

In a heavy bottom saucepan fix a candy thermometer. Heat sugar, cornsyrup, and water together and stir till the sugar dissolves. Cook over medium heat till the thermometer reaches 250 degrees. Now add Saffron, almond and pistachios. Stir often and cook till the temperature reaches 290 degrees i.e hardcrack stage on thermometer. . Now remove from heat and add butter stir very well. Pour it on a silpat mat or a buttered pan. Quickly spread evenly with a spatula. When it is cooled slightly make square shapes with a knife. When completely cold break along the grooves with your hand.

Tip: Use the silicon silpat mat its not messy and much easier. If you have edible rose petals use ½ cup and add it at the same time as nuts and skip saffron, it tastes even better.