firstly, in a large bowl soak 2 cup dates in 1 cup hot water for 30 minutes.
blend to smooth paste.
transfer the dates paste to a large kadai.
add ¼ cup ghee and mix well.
keeping the flame on medium, keep stirring until the ghee is absorbed well.
add 2 tbsp of ghee and continue to cook.
cook until the mixture thickens and turns glossy. takes approx 15 minutes.
in a small bowl take 2 tbsp cornflour.
add ½ cup water and mix to form a smooth lump-free slurry.
pour in cornflour slurry and mix well.
cook on medium flame stirring continuously.
the mixture thickens and turns glossy after 30 minutes.
in a small bowl take 2 tbsp ghee and roast 10 cashews until it turns golden brown.
add in fried cashew, ¼ tsp cardamom powder to halwa and mix well.
transfer the halwa mixture to a tray lined with baking paper.
level it up with the help of a spatula.
now rest for 30 minutes or until the halwa is set completely.
cut into pieces with a sharp knife.
finally, enjoy dates halwa or store in the refrigerator and enjoy for a week.