Melt ghee in a pan on medium heat.

Once the ghee melts, add atta to it and mix to

combine well with the ghee.
Meanwhile heat 1 cup water in a pan on another stove. You want to the water to be
boiling hot when you add it to the ghee-atta mix. So keep it ready to go.
Continue to stir the atta and cook until it turns brown in color and gives a nice
aroma, take around 6 to 7 minutes on medium heat.
Be careful to not burn the atta here.
Add the hot water now. Be careful as you add it since the halwa will bubble like
crazy.
Stir continuously for a minute or two as you add the water and the water gets
absorbed by the flour.
Add in the sugar and mix. The halwa consistency will become liquid-y again after
adding sugar. Continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes on medium heat after adding the
sugar.
Add cardamom powder and mix (optional). Stir to mix in the cardamom powder and
remove pan from heat.
Serve atta halwa immediately. It tastes best when warm! You may garnish with some
nuts.