Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the Ada Dough

   In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup rice flour, a pinch of salt, 1 tbsp powdered sugar, and 1 tbsp ghee. Mix well. Gradually add 1/2 cup hot boiling water and mix with a spoon. Once it's cool enough to handle, knead the mixture with your hands until it forms a soft dough. Cover the dough with a lid and let it rest for 5 minutes.

2. 2.Prepare the Milk Base

   In a large pan, add 1/2 cup water and 1 liter of milk. Bring the milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Once boiling, you can add an additional 1/4 liter of milk if desired.

3. 3.Roll and Cut the Ada

   Place a portion of the dough on a non-stick sheet. Cover it with another non-stick sheet or plastic wrap. Use a flat pan or plate to press the dough into a thin, round sheet. Then, use a rolling pin to further thin it out. Using a knife, cut the thin dough sheet into small, desired shapes (e.g., small squares). If the ada pieces stick together, dust them lightly with rice flour.

4. 4.Cook the Ada in Milk

   Carefully add the cut ada pieces to the boiling milk. Do not stir immediately. Let the ada cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes. After 1-2 minutes, gently stir the mixture. Continue to boil the pradhaman for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the ada pieces are cooked through and separate from each other.

5. 5.Sweeten and Flavor the Pradhaman

   Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the cooking pradhaman and mix well until it dissolves. Stir in 1 tsp of cardamom powder for flavor. Continue to cook for another minute, then turn off the heat.

6. 6.Prepare and Add Garnish

   In a small pan, heat 1 tbsp of ghee. Add 1/4 cup of mixed cashews and raisins. Fry until the cashews turn golden brown and the raisins puff up. Pour the fried nuts and raisins, along with the ghee, into the Ada Pradhaman. Mix everything thoroughly.

7. 7.Serve

   Serve the delicious Ada Pradhaman warm or chilled. Enjoy this traditional sweet treat!