Easiest & Most Delicious Halwa

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Suman Yadav (@sumansauthenticrecipe)

A quick and easy recipe for a delicious halwa made with powdered rusk, ghee, and flavored with cardamom.

Prep Time
5min
Cook Time
5min
Total Time
10min
Easiest & Most Delicious Halwa recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1/4 cup)

Main Ingredients

  • 1/4cup
    Ghee
  • 1cup
    Powdered Rusk
  • 2cup
    Water
  • 1/4cup
    Cashew nuts
  • 1/2cup
    Sugar
  • 1tsp
    Cardamom powder

How to make Easiest & Most Delicious Halwa

Cooking Instructions

  1. In a pan, add ghee and powdered rusk.

  2. Cook this on low flame for 4-5 minutes, until it turns aromatic and brown.

  3. In a separate vessel, add water and sugar, and bring the water to a boil.

  4. Add this to the rusk mixture and whisk continuously to avoid lumps.

  5. It will start to thicken in a few minutes. Add cardamom powder and some more ghee, and cook until the ghee separates.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Make sure to whisk continuously when adding the boiling water to prevent lumps from forming.

  2. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.

FAQS

  1. Can I use butter instead of ghee?

    Yes, you can use butter, but ghee will give a richer flavor.

  2. How can I store leftover halwa?

    Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

  3. Can I add other nuts to the halwa?

    Absolutely! You can add almonds or pistachios for extra crunch.

  4. Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?

    Yes, this halwa is vegetarian as it contains no meat or fish.

  5. How can I make this recipe vegan?

    You can substitute ghee with coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative.

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