By Rajlakshmi
February 1, 2026
Sohan halwa is a circular-shaped dessert with pistachios and almonds on top. It is made with ghee. It has been around since the Mughal era. It's a simple and quick dessert that you can prepare at home for guests.
1 and ½ spoon milk powder 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour ½ tablespoon of cardamom powder ½ cup of sugar 2 tablespoons of ghee 3-4 chopped almonds 2-4 pistachios, crushed Cooking oil as required
Gather cupcake moulds or paper cups for the circular shape.
Grease the surface with cooking oil. Use a brush or your fingers to spread the oil.
Put the almonds and pistachios into the moulds first.
Take a bowl and add the milk powder and all-purpose flour. Mix it
Add the cardamom powder to the mixture. Stir it. Set it aside.
Take a pan. Heat the ghee and sugar. Stir until the sugar caramelises. Remove from the heat and let it cool.
Pour the mixture with the ghee and sugar into one bowl. Mix. Pour it into the moulds.
Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 5-8 hours. Take it out of the mould. Enjoy sohan halwa.