A halwa is a type of pudding made with vegetables , lentils , nuts and fruit .
It is cooked with sugar and ghee to a sticky consistency...
My recipe is a mix of a an Iranian recipe called halvaye shir and halwa .
Heat 2 tbs of ghee in a large frypan .
Add 1/2 kg of grated carrots and cook for 10 minutes .
Add 1 dsp of ground cardamom along with 500 ml of milk .
Stir continuously .
Bring to a gentle boil and then let simmer until the liquid is absorbed / evaporated .
Stir through 1 can 400gm of red lentils ( drained and washed )
Slowly add 395 gm of sweetened condensed milk .
Continue to stir till the mix has thickened ....be patient this takes time .
Now stir through 1 tbs of rose water , along with 35 gm of slivered almonds and 35 gm of chopped cashews .
Serve in 6 small ramequins ( 1 cup capacity ), top with pistachios .
Serve warm or chilled .
It is cooked with sugar and ghee to a sticky consistency...
My recipe is a mix of a an Iranian recipe called halvaye shir and halwa .
Add 1/2 kg of grated carrots and cook for 10 minutes .
Add 1 dsp of ground cardamom along with 500 ml of milk .
Stir continuously .
Bring to a gentle boil and then let simmer until the liquid is absorbed / evaporated .
Stir through 1 can 400gm of red lentils ( drained and washed )
Slowly add 395 gm of sweetened condensed milk .
Continue to stir till the mix has thickened ....be patient this takes time .
Now stir through 1 tbs of rose water , along with 35 gm of slivered almonds and 35 gm of chopped cashews .
Serve in 6 small ramequins ( 1 cup capacity ), top with pistachios .
Serve warm or chilled .
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