Halwa
Halwa refers to dense, gelatinous sweet confection that is very popular in India, Pakistan and many Asian countries, European countries and Jewish world.
Ingredients
- 1 cup varango flour (nishashta)
- 2,1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cups oil
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cardamom seeds
- 125 grams flaked blanched almonds and pistachios
- 1 pinch saffron
- 1 pinch orange and red food colouring
Instructions
- Soak the flour in 2 cups water for at least 1/2 an hour, overnight if possible
- Sieve this mixture a few times to remove the grit, and transfer to a large saucepan
- Add the remaining ingredients (except nuts) and cook on high heat, stirring vigorously taking care that the mixture does not stick to the pan and until it becomes a thick sticky mass virtually lifting out of the pan
- Reduce heat and add half the nuts
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently
- Transfer into the oven at 160°C (Gas Mark 3 or 325°F) for 15-20 minutes
- Serve in a shallow dish and decorate with remaining almonds and pistachios