With the rising number of cases of adulteration in sweets these days, people are hesitant to buy them from the market and are finding dry fruits to be a better alternative. So, why not prepare a healthy sweet at home this time?

Today, we bring you a fantastic recipe for 'Peanut Barfi' that will leave your guests full of praise. This barfi melts in the mouth like butter and tastes remarkably similar to *Kaju Katli* (cashew fudge). Best of all, it requires very little time and money to prepare.

**Ingredients Required for Peanut Barfi**
To make this delicious sweet, you will need just a few items from your kitchen:

Raw peanuts – 2 cups
Sugar – 1 cup
Water – ½ cup
Desi ghee (clarified butter) – 2 to 3 tablespoons
Cardamom powder – ½ teaspoon
Milk powder – 2 tablespoons (optional, for enhanced flavor)

**Easy Method to Make Peanut Barfi**
First, take a pan and roast the raw peanuts over a low flame. Ensure the peanuts do not burn; you simply want to remove their raw taste.
Once roasted, let the peanuts cool down. Then, rub them between your palms to remove the skins. Now, place the peeled peanuts in a mixer and grind them into a fine powder, pulsing intermittently.

In a separate pan, combine the sugar and water and place it on the stove. Cook until the sugar dissolves and forms a 'one-string' consistency syrup.
Now, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and add the peanut powder to the syrup. Also, mix in the milk powder and cardamom powder. Stir continuously to prevent any lumps from forming.

When the mixture begins to leave the sides of the pan and come together, add the desi ghee. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, then turn off the heat. Grease a plate or tray with a little ghee. Pour the prepared mixture onto the tray and spread it evenly using a spoon.

Allow it to cool for a few hours. Once the barfi has set firmly, use a knife to cut it into your desired shapes. There you have it—your delicious, melt-in-the-mouth peanut barfi is ready.

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