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| Main ingredients | Coarse gram flour, Ghee, Saffron, Jaggery, Almond powder, Cashewnut powder, Pistachio powder, Raisins, Green cardamom powder, Almond slivers, Pistachio slivers |
| Cuisine | Indian |
| Course | Mithai |
| Prep time | 10-15 minutes |
| Cook time | 25-30 minutes |
| Serve | |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Level of cooking | Easy |
| Others | Vegetarian |
Ingredients
- 1½ cups coarse gram flour
- ¾ cup ghee
- A large pinch of saffron strands
- 1 cup grated jaggery
- 2 tablespoons almond powder
- 2 tablespoons cashewnut powder
- 1½ tablespoons pistachio powder
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- ½ teaspoon green cardamom powder
- Slivered almonds for garnish
- Blanched, peeled and slivered pistachios for garnish
Method
- Heat ghee in a wide non-stick pan, add gram flour, mix continuously and sauté till golden brown.
- Add 3 cups hot water and mix continuously till well combined. Cook till the water is almost completely absorbed. Add saffron and mix well.
- Add jaggery, mix and cook till jaggery melts. Add almond powder, cashewnut powder, pistachio powder and raisins and mix well.
- Add green cardamom powder, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes or till the mixture begins to leave the sides of the pan.
- Transfer the halwa into a serving bowl, garnish with almond slivers and pistachios slivers. Serve warm.
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