Desserts

Habshi Halwa

This is a newly discovered recipe of a delicious mithai. Once again my mum from USA sent it to me.

Habshi Halwa

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Cuisine: Pakistani Serves: 8 Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6oz butter (slightly melt in a frying pan or microwave, do not overheat)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1½ cups full cream powder milk
  • handful coarsely chopped cashew
  • SWITCH ON OVEN TO MEDIUM

Instructions

1

Mix all ingredients in a deep bowl, place in a square (approx 8x8) baking dish and place in the middle of the oven to bake.

2

After 15 minutes of baking, when the mixture starts setting, remove baking tray from oven and using a fork, gently stir the ingredients, use the fork to bring in from corners and sides and create a lumpy mixture.

3

Return to oven and repeat the mixing stage every 15 minutes for 3 - 4 times until a medium brown colour is achieved.

4

Cool for 20mins, then cut whilst warm and remove slices into a serving plate.

5

Can be served warm as part of a high tea or as a dessert following a special dinner. Will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.

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