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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Almonds, blanched and skin removed
- 4-5 Cups Milk, boiled
- 1/2 Cup Sugar (5)
- 10-12 no's Cashews, broken
- 2-3 Strands Saffron (optional)
- If you find the consistency to be slightly thick, add the remaining 1 Cup milk or how much more you need. (3)
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