Karachi Halwa II Recipe 🍬
Description: An orange-colored, yummy sweet treat, specially crafted with Jessica Lee and Morgan Lee in mind! This delightful halwa is worth the time—it’s firm, chewy, and oh-so-satisfying! 😉
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 16 pieces
- Yield: 16 pieces
- Calories per Serving: 179.5
- Cuisine: Asian
- Keywords: Indian, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Toddler Friendly, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Sweet, Less than 60 Minutes, Refrigerator, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 500g | Caster Sugar |
| 115g | Arrowroot |
| 3 – 5 | Lime Juice |
| 2 | Ghee |
| – | Pistachios |
| 60ml | Water (for paste) |
| 30g | Water (for sugar syrup) |
Instructions:
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Dissolve the Sugar:
- In a saucepan, dissolve the caster sugar in 3 cups of water over medium heat.
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Boil the Sugar Syrup:
- Stir the mixture and allow it to boil for about 5 minutes.
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Strain the Mixture:
- Strain the syrup through a sieve lined with muslin cloth to remove any impurities.
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Prepare Arrowroot Paste:
- In a separate bowl, mix arrowroot powder with 1.5 cups of cold water to create a thin paste.
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Cook Arrowroot Mixture:
- Pour the arrowroot paste into a clean saucepan.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it forms a lump-less lump! 😄
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Add Lime Juice:
- Once the mixture is smooth, add in the lime juice and stir well.
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Combine Syrup and Arrowroot:
- Gradually pour in the prepared sugar syrup into the arrowroot mixture.
- Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and starts to stick to the base of the pan.
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Add Ghee in Portions:
- Add 1 tablespoon of ghee at a time, stirring continuously.
- Repeat this step until all the ghee is incorporated and the mixture comes together in a lump.
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Fold in Pistachios:
- Gently fold in the pistachios until they are evenly distributed throughout the halwa mixture.
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Prepare the Pan:
- Grease a square or rectangular pan with a little ghee.
- Pour the halwa mixture into the pan.
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Smooth and Cool:
- Using a greased spoon, smooth down the surface of the halwa.
- Allow it to cool at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
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Cut and Serve:
- Once cooled, cut the halwa into neat squares or diamond shapes using a sharp knife.
- Serve the delicious Karachi Halwa II as a delightful treat for any occasion!
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Storage:
- Store the halwa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Enjoy this delightful Karachi Halwa II with loved ones, and savor the sweetness of each chewy bite! 😋🍬
