How to make Bombay halwa

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 Bombay Halwa, also known as Karachi Halwa, is a popular Indian sweet made with cornflour (cornstarch), sugar, and ghee, and flavored with cardamom. It has a jelly-like consistency and is often colored in bright orange, yellow, or green, and garnished with nuts. Here's the detailed recipe for making this delicious halwa:

Ingredients:

  • Cornflour (cornstarch): 1/2 cup
  • Sugar: 1 and 1/2 cups
  • Water: 2 cups (divided into 1 and 1/2 cups + 1/2 cup)
  • Ghee (clarified butter): 1/4 cup (melted)
  • Lemon juice: 1/2 tsp (to prevent sugar crystallization)
  • Cardamom powder: 1/2 tsp
  • Food color: A pinch (optional, commonly orange or yellow)
  • Chopped nuts: 1/4 cup (cashews, almonds, or pistachios)
  • Saffron strands: A few strands (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Cornflour Mixture

  1. In a mixing bowl, take 1/2 cup of cornflour.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of water and whisk it thoroughly to make a smooth, lump-free slurry. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Sugar Syrup

  1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, add 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar and 1 and 1/2 cups of water.
  2. Heat the mixture on medium flame, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Once the sugar dissolves, add 1/2 tsp of lemon juice to prevent crystallization.
  4. Allow the syrup to come to a boil.

Step 3: Add Cornflour Slurry

  1. Lower the flame and slowly add the prepared cornflour slurry into the sugar syrup, stirring continuously to avoid lumps
  2. Keep stirring the mixture on medium-low heat. It will gradually start to thicken and become glossy and translucent
  Step 4: Incorporate Ghee
  1. Once the mixture starts to thicken, add 1 tablespoon of melted ghee and continue stirring.
  2. As the halwa thickens, add ghee in small batches, stirring continuously after each addition.
  3. The halwa will start leaving the sides of the pan and become more glossy as you add the ghee.

Step 5: Add Flavor and Color   

  1. Add a pinch of food color (if using) and mix well to incorporate it evenly into the halwa.
  2. Add 1/2 tsp of cardamom powder and saffron strands (if using) for flavor.  
Step 6: Add Nuts and Cook
  1. Once the halwa reaches a thick consistency and becomes glossy, add the chopped nuts (reserve some for garnishing).
  2. Cook for a few more minutes, ensuring the halwa doesn’t stick to the pan.

Step 7: Set the Halwa

  1. Grease a tray or plate with ghee and pour the prepared halwa into it.
  2. Spread it evenly using a spatula and garnish with the reserved chopped nuts.
  3. Let it cool and set at room temperature for about 1-2 hours.

Step 8: Cut and Serve

  1. Once set, cut the halwa into square or diamond-shaped pieces.
  2. Serve and enjoy!

    Tips:

    • Stir continuously while cooking to avoid lumps.
    • Use good-quality ghee for a rich flavor.
    • Adjust the sugar level according to your taste preference.

    This Bombay Halwa is chewy, glossy, and incredibly delicious, perfect for festivals or special occasions!           

Links:

Cornflour:

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Nuts combo:

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Saffron:

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Ghee:

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