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Madhyapradesh · Dessert

Halwa

Traditional 9. Halwa recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 150g fine semolina (rava/suji)
• 100ml ghee
• 400ml water
• 150g sugar
• 5ml cardamom powder
• 30g blanched almonds, sliced
• 30g raisins
• 2 pinches saffron strands
• 5ml rose water

👩‍🍳 How to make Halwa

1. Heat 100ml ghee in heavy pan to 70°C
2. Add semolina slowly while stirring (add gradually to prevent lumps)
3. Roast semolina in ghee for 4–5 minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly
4. Semolina should become fragrant and turn light golden (not dark)
5. Soak saffron strands in 30ml warm water
6. Heat 400ml water in separate pan to 95°C
7. Slowly add hot water to roasted semolina, stirring constantly to prevent lumps
8. This is crucial: stir vigorously as water is added
9. Mixture will bubble vigorously for 30 seconds as water is absorbed
10. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally
11. Add sugar, saffron with soaking water, cardamom powder; stir for 1 minute
12. Fold in almonds and raisins
13. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly
14. Consistency should be like thick porridge, should flow but hold shape on spoon
15. If too stiff, add 30ml hot water; if too thin, simmer 2 minutes more
16. Remove from heat; add rose water
17. Serve hot or warm
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