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Walnut Halwa
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4.91 from 30 votes

Walnut Halwa

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Dessert, Halwa, Walnut Halwa
Servings: 6
Author: Gayatri Singh

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups coarsely ground walnuts 265g
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 50g
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 500 ml milk reduced in half, see the recipe for details
  • 1 1/3 cup milk for later
  • 3/4 cup cream
  • 1 1/2 cup milk powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder optional
  • 1/4 tsp saffron
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts and desiccated coconut for garnishing, optional

Instructions

  • In a heavy saucepot start boiling milk on a medium flame. Keep stirring, so it doesn't stick to the bottom. Reduce the milk to half its quantity. Turn the gas off and keep it aside.
  • In heavy pot heat ghee on low, medium flame. Sauté the coarsely ground and chopped walnut mix till light golden. Please keep an eye as it burns very quickly.
  • Now add in the reduced milk to this mixture and mix it very well. Fry this mixture for 3-5 minutes and add in the milk powder. Mix quickly, making sure there are no lumps. You might want to switch to a whisk. Now fry it till all the milk is evaporated.
  • Now add in the cream and 1 cup milk. Add in the cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and saffron.
  • Mix it well and again cook this mixture till all the milk is evaporated. Keep stirring the mixture with a spoon to get to this stage. When you touch the mix, it shouldn’t stick to your finger.
  • Now add in the sugar and 1/3 cup milk. Mix it well and cook it till the mixture is glossy. If you want a really firm consistency, then cook this mixture till it doesn't stick to your finger, or little sticky is ideal if you wish to a softer texture.
  • When it is done, take it off the heat and transfer it to another bowl or it will become too hard. Garnish it with chopped walnuts and desiccated coconut.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!