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Melt ghee in a heavy pan.
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Add, flour and cook on med/low flame.
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Stir continuously, till medium brown.
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When aroma exudes, and properly browned, take off fire.
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Spread in a large plate.
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Cool till a shade above room temperature.
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Sprinkle cardamom powder and sugar. Mix well.
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Sprinkle milk.
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Mix again and form tight fist shaped pinnies.
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This is done by taking some mixture and pressing in the fist.
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Note: The name pinnie (pindi) comes from its fist shape with the finger markings.
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You may add chopped nuts like almonds, etc. if you like.
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Variations: Urad pinnies may be made by using urad dal flour instead of wheat flour.
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Also add 100 gms. khoya.