Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
10 slice

Whole Wheat Brown Bread

soaked

1 cup

Sugar

adjustable

1.5 cup

Milk

whole milk

4 tbsp

Fresh cream

1.5 tbsp

Ghee

adjustable

0.5 tsp

Cardamom Powder

1 handful

Mixed dry fruits

roasted

2 unit

Edible Silver Foil/Leaf

Step 1
~3 min

Soak bread slices in whole milk for 1 minute and set aside.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat a skillet and melt clarified butter.

Step 3
~3 min

Add cardamom and soaked bread to the skillet.

Step 4
~3 min

Cook until the bread is light brown.

Step 5
~3 min

Add sugar and cream.

Step 6
~3 min

Cook for around 10 minutes until the mixture becomes mushy.

Step 7
~3 min

Heat ghee in a small pan.

Step 8
~3 min

Add cashews and raisins and roast until golden brown.

Step 9
~3 min

Set the roasted nuts aside.

Step 10
~3 min

Add roasted dry fruits on top of the halwa.

Step 11
~3 min

Sprinkle cardamom powder.

Step 12
~3 min

Allow it to cool.

Step 13
~3 min

Garnish with silver leaf and some more dry fruits.

Step 14
~3 min

Serve hot or warm.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.

Roast the nuts lightly for enhanced flavor.

Serve warm for the best taste and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as a dessert.

Pairs well with Indian meals.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Aloo Matar Sabzi
Ajwain Puri
Boondi Raita

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

Commonly made during festivals and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Eid
Holi

Occasion Tags

Festival
Party
Celebration
Dessert

Popularity Score

65/100