It took us a while to get the recipe right. We pounded the rice between two large stones until it reached the consistency of sand. Next, we added sugar and ghee to the pot of rice over a slow-burning fire. By the time we finished stirring, our muscles were sore. We poured the mix onto a platter, smoothening the surface with the back of a spoon, decorating it with nuts and dried fruit. It is finally ready. But we are too exhausted to eat.
