Plum Halwa by Sangeeta on Jun 19, 2011
Actually in India , we make more than hundred varieties of halwa , as we Indians have a sweet tooth.I made this halwa twice before , but today i made it specially for CIY.....:)
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- Yields: serves two
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped plums (blanched in sugar syrup and pureed)
- 1 cup milk (warmed)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 2 tablespoon ghee
- 1 tsp green cardamom powder
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp fresh beet root juice (to enhance the color)
Method
1.
In a non stick pan heat ghee ,add pureed plum and milk.Stir constantly or it will burn.When the mixture , started to thicken add condensed milk ,beet root juice and stir.
2.
When the mixture started to leave the pan , add cardamom powder and put off the gas,transfer to bowl.
3.
Garnish with chopped nuts of your choice , i prefer pistachioes mostly , for red and green color combination.I forgot to add saffron , if you have handy add the saffron in warm milk, the fragrance will be divine.Serve hot....:)
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