Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
10 slice

Bread

soaked in milk

1 cup

Sugar

1.5 cup

Milk

4 tbsp

Cream

1.5 tbsp

Ghee

0.5 tsp

Cardamom Powder

0.25 cup

Dry Fruits

chopped

2 unit

Chandi ka Varq

Step 1
~3 min

Soak bread slices in milk and set aside.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat ghee in a कढ़ाई or pan.

Step 3
~3 min

Add cardamom powder and the soaked bread to the ghee.

Step 4
~3 min

Sauté the mixture until it turns light brown.

Step 5
~3 min

Add sugar and cream to the pan.

Step 6
~3 min

Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring continuously.

Step 7
~3 min

In a separate small pan, heat ghee.

Step 8
~3 min

Add cashews and raisins to the hot ghee and fry until golden.

Step 9
~3 min

Remove the fried nuts and raisins from the pan.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the fried dry fruits to the halwa mixture and mix well.

Step 11
~3 min

Sprinkle a little cardamom powder over the halwa.

Step 12
~3 min

Let the halwa cool down slightly.

Step 13
~3 min

Garnish with edible silver leaf (chandi ka varq) before serving.

Step 14
~3 min

Serve the bread halwa as a sweet dessert after your meal.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.

Use good quality bread for the best results.

Roast the dry fruits lightly for enhanced flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a dessert after a traditional Indian meal.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pairs well with Indian breads or on its own.

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

A popular dessert during festivals and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Eid
Weddings

Occasion Tags

Festival
Celebration
Party

Popularity Score

65/100