South Asia — Muslim traditions
Custard Halwa
A South Asian halwa made with milk, custard powder and cashew nuts, simmered on the stove.
50 min · Serves 4 · Easy
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · 50 min total
- easy
- 1
Mix custard powder in half cup cold milk (boiled and cooled milk). Heat remaining milk with sugar in a heavy bottomed vessel.
- 2
Once sugar melts and milk comes to a boil, reduce heat. Pour dissolved custard mixture. Stir well so that no lumps remain.
- 3
Cook till it becomes slightly transparent and shiny. When it sticks to the vessel, add ghee.
- 4
Remove from heat when halwa consistency is reached. Decorate with chopped cashewnuts.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
