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Karachi Halwa I
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 22 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is a traditional semolina based sweet for a festive occasion. Tomorrow, is Chetichand(the Sindhi New year) and I am making this for the same. This is a favourite in our house and we've been making it for years.
Ingredients:
1 cup semolina
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup ghee
5 cardamoms, powdered
1 teaspoon pineapple essence
1/8 cup cashews, broken
1/8 cup walnuts, coarsely powdered
3 tablespoons water
Directions:
1. Soak semolina in 1 1/2 cups water for half an hour.
2. Drain off excess water.
3. Keep aside.
4. Microwave 3 tbsp ghee on HIGH for 30 seconds uncovered.
5. Add cashewnuts and microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes uncovered.
6. Remove cashewnuts onto a separate plate.
7. Add sugar to the same ghee and 3 tbsp water.
8. Mix.
9. Microwave on HIGH for 2.
10. 5 minutes uncovered.
11. Stir once in between.
12. Add semolina, remaining ghee and cardamom powder.
13. Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes uncovered.
14. Stir once in between.
15. Add essence, walnuts and cashews.
16. Mix well.
17. Serve with hot puris and spicy chickpeas.
By RecipeOfHealth.com