XalwoCardamom and Rose Halva
A glossy, chewy sweet made from sugar syrup and starch, enriched with ghee and scented with cardamom and rose water. Cut into small pieces, it is the kind of confection traditionally served with tea on special occasions.
Prep
15m
Cook
35m
Serves
8
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Ingredients
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Halva
- 300gWhite Sugar
- 350mlWater
- 120gCorn Starch
Pan
- 10mlGhee
Halva
- 50mlGhee
- 3gCardamom Powder
- 10mlRose Water
Topping
- 40gAlmonds (crushed)
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Method
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- 01
Grease a shallow dish with the ghee.
- 02
Combine the white sugar and water in a heavy pot and bring to a boil.
- 03
Whisk the corn starch with a ladleful of the hot syrup until smooth, then whisk it back into the pot.
- 04
Cook over medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick, glossy, and translucent.
- 05
Stir in the ghee, cardamom powder, and rose water. Continue stirring until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- 06
Spread in the prepared dish, scatter over the almonds, and cool completely before cutting.
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