By Garima Johar
October 23, 2026
Sohan halwa is a North Indian sweet. Known for its chewy texture and caramel flavour, all it requires is basic pantry ingredients like milk, ghee, sugar, and nuts. Follow this 4-step recipe to make sohan halwa.
½ cup cornflour ½ cup milk 1 cup sugar 1 cup water ¾ cup ghee ½ tsp cardamom powder A pinch of saffron strands ¼ cup chopped nuts
Whisk cornflour into milk till you get a smooth paste.
Boil sugar with water and saffron till the sugar dissolves. Add the cornflour mixture and keep stirring.
Once the mixture thickens, add ghee and keep stirring till it is glossy. Mix in cardamom and half of the nuts.
Pour the mixture on a plate and garnish with the remaining nuts. Once set, cut into piece and serve.