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Bombay Halwa
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Bombay Halwa is a quick, tasty dessert that takes about 30 minutes to prepare. It is also known by the names Karachi Halwa and Nut Halwa. Small packets of Bombay halwa sold for 1 rupee. Kids in the 1990s undoubtedly knew it, and it was available in supermarkets and corner stores in a variety of eye-catching colours. Using cornstarch, halwa is prepared that resembles jelly. This Diwali, make a delicious halwa with only three ingredients and enjoy it.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: corn flour halwa, instant halwa
Author: Sivagami Meganathan
Ingredients
  • Corn flour - ½ cup - 50g
  • Sugar - 1 cup - 200g
  • Ghee - ½ cup
  • Orange colour - 1 pinch
  • Chopped nuts - ½ cup
  • Cardamom powder - ¼ tsp
Instructions
  1. Add 1/2 cup of cornflour flour to a bowl.

  2. Add a pinch of kesari colour to it and 1 1/2 cups of water.

  3. Mix just until the flour dissolves.

  4. To a large pan, add 1 cup of sugar.

  5. It should be boiled on medium heat with a cup of water added until the sugar dissolves.

  6. Add the corn flour mixture when the sugar has dissolved, and combine.

  7. Maintain a low flame, and don't be alarmed if small lumps form while stirring; this is typical.

  8. Add 1/2 cup of ghee gradually while stirring, once the cornflour batter has thickened to a glass-like consistency.

  9. Add the chopped nuts once you've completely incorporated the ghee.

  10. As soon as the ghee separates from the sides, keep it stirring over a medium flame.

  11. Next, add 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder.

  12. When the halwa thickens without sticking to the pan, turn the stove off.

  13. Place the prepared halwa on a dish that has been greased.

  14. As it cools and begins to slightly thicken, spread it evenly with a spoon.

  15. Cut the halwa into pieces once it has cooled, then serve.

  16. Yummy Bombay Halwa is ready.