Sohan Halwa
Ingredents:
1/2 kg sugar 1/2 kg cornflour or maida1/4 kg almonds100 gm pistachio50 gm green cardamom1/2 kg ghee1 cup milk2 litters water1 tsp saffron
Method: Heat 1of litter water, add sugar and boil for 5 minutes. Add 1 cup milk and boil for 5 minutes. Strain it through a muslin bag or thin cloth. Dissolve the cornflour in a little water. Add the remaining water and sugar syrup. Dissolve 1 tsp saffron in warm water. Add to the cornflour mixture and cook over low flame. When cornflour becomes thick, add 1 tbsp ghee . Continue adding ghee (1/2 kg) slowly during cooking to prevent it from sticking to the pan. Stir it well.As ghee separates from the mixture. Then it is ready. Add almonds, pistachio & green cardamoms in it.Grease a pan or tray with oil. Spread halwa in it & press with a wooden spoon to flatten it.Garnish it with almonds, pistachio and cardamoms. As it cools down, cut it into pieces and serve. |
