Habshi Halwa
Habshi Halwa is a very tasty type of Halwa. Due to it's popularity, it is known as 'Shahzada' of Halwas. Habshi Halwa recipe is based on old Mughlai Cuisines which combines the tastiest of the ingredients and form this delicious sweet wonder. KFoods brought to you the recipe of this sweet confection. Let's enjoy.
Ingredients
Milk 3 Ltrs
Khoya 250 gm
Sprouted Wheat 125 gm
Sugar 1/2 Kg
Ghee 1/2 Kg
Saffron 1/4 tsp
Kewra 1/4 tsp
small cardimon 4-5
How to make Habshi Halwa
Method
Mix wheat in milk well & cook on low heat, constantly stirring.
When milk is reduced to half, gradually put khoya, keep stirring, otherwise lumps may form.
A smooth mixture will be formed.
Add sugar & cook.
When it is thick again, add ghee & cook.
After 20-25 minutes, it will not stick to the pan & it will leave the sides.
At this stage sprinkle kewra, saffron mixed in little water, ground cardimon. Mix & take out & spread it in a dish evenly & cut into the desired shapes like diamond or square pieces.
Garnish with pistachios & almonds.
Habshi Halwa is known as Crown Prince of Halwa desserts. It is made with milk, khoya, sprouted wheat, sugar, ghee, saffron, and small cardamoms. Habshi Halwa was the recipe prepared in royal kitchens of Mughal Emperors. Once you eat it, you will forget the sweetness of other desserts. Try this inherited traditional recipe of Pakistan and India and enjoy this wonderful dessert of the old times.
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