Sohan Halwa Recipe
Halwa comes from the Arabic word, hulw meaning something sweet. From the simple Turkish preparation of sesame seeds and honey, halwa evolved into a mix of flour, nuts and sugar. One such halwa was the Sohan halwa. Different from the soft and moist preparations, this Sohan halwa was a solid dessert that dates back to the Mughal days. Post Aurangzeb's reign, the situation was Delhi was too good yet the Mughlai cuisine managed to survive. Originally a Persian dessert derived from sohan-e-qom, a brittle dessert in their fare, the halwa travelled to India with the Mughals of Persian descent. Comprising of oodles of ghee, this halwa is available in solid circular form. Apart from gramflour, ghee and milk, several nuts like almonds are added to the halwa along with other ingredients. Infact, till date you will find many shops that are renowned because of their Sohan Halwa in India and Pakistan.
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Ingredients for Sohan Halwa Recipe
- 1 cup cornflour
- 1 cup Almonds
- 1/2 cup Pistachio
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon red food colour
- 3.50 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoon Ghee
Directions: Sohan Halwa Recipe
Steps To Prepare
- STEP 1.Chop almonds and cashews to be added to the halwa.
Cooking Directions
- STEP 1.Blanch a cup of almonds and pistachios in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain, peel and slice.
- STEP 2.Mix colour and lemon juice and keep aside.
- STEP 3.Take 3 cups of sugar in water and boil. Add milk and boil for 5 minutes. Strain using a muslin cloth.
- STEP 4.Dissolve corn flour in 2 cups of water and add to the syrup.
- STEP 5.Cook on medium-flame and make lumps. Then add the colouring that was previously prepared.
- STEP 6.Stir and keep adding a little ghee every time it sticks at the bottom.
- STEP 7.When mixture leaves the pan and becomes a whole lump, add the cardamom powder, almonds and pistachios.
Storage And Serving Method
- STEP 1.Transfer on a plate and garnish with almonds.
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Current Totals
- Fat300g
- Protein92g
- Carbs664g
- Fiber55g
MacroNutrients
- Carbs664g
- Protein92g
- Fiber55g
Fats
- Fat300g
Vitamins & Minerals
- Calcium748mg
- Iron32mg
- Vitamin A116mcg
- Vitamin B14mg
- Vitamin B22mg
- Vitamin B325mg
- Vitamin B62mg
- Vitamin B9432mcg
- Vitamin B12< 1mcg
- Vitamin C11mg
- Vitamin E78mg
- Copper5mcg
- Magnesium880mg
- Manganese5mg
- Phosphorus2246mg
- Selenium109mcg
- Zinc12mg