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Jammukashmir · Dessert

Kashmiri Halwa (Oats & Milk Dessert)

Traditional 3. Kashmiri Halwa recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats (80g)
• 3 cups whole milk (720ml)
• ¼ cup sugar (50g)
• 3 tbsp ghee (45g)
• ½ tsp cardamom powder (1g)
• 4-5 saffron threads (0.5g), soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
• 2 tbsp almonds (12g, sliced)
• 1 tbsp cashews (8g, halved)
• 1 tbsp raisins (8g)
• Few silver leaves (0.5g, optional)

👩‍🍳 How to make Kashmiri Halwa

1. Heat 2 tbsp ghee in heavy non-stick pan on low-medium heat
2. Add rolled oats, roast on low heat
3. Stir continuously 4-5 min (oats become golden, release nutty aroma)
4. Oats should not brown too much or burn
5. Heat milk in separate pan until warm (don't boil)
6. Pour warm milk into toasted oats gradually while stirring
7. Stir constantly to prevent lumps
8. Add sugar, stir well
9. Reduce heat to low, simmer stirring frequently
10. Cook 20-25 min until oats are fully cooked and creamy (mixture thickens)
11. Mixture should be thick, pourable consistency
12. Add cardamom powder
13. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tbsp ghee in small pan on low heat
14. Add almonds, fry 1.5 min until golden
15. Add cashews, fry 1 min
16. Add raisins, fry 30 sec
17. Remove roasted nuts to plate
18. When halwa is cooked:
19. Pour saffron milk with threads
20. Add remaining ghee (already in roasting pan), stir gently
21. Top with roasted nuts and optional silver leaf
22. Serve warm in bowls
23. Visual cue: Golden-brown thick pudding consistency, glossy from ghee, visible oats softened, golden nut garnish, aromatic cardamom-saffron scent
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