Kaju Halwa: Recipe To Make Holi Richer

Indian Sweets

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By Anwesha Barari

Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 14:52

This halwa recipe is laughably simple but do not be deceived by it's simplicity; it is seriously delicious. This quick Holi recipe can earn you lots of undeserved compliments. This is probably the only halwa recipe using kaju (cashew) that can be prepared in less than half an hour. Kaju halwa is a delicious recipe of cashews and milk, the kaju is in fact sauteed in ghee (clarified butter), so need we say more about the taste and aroma of this Holi recipe.

Now Indian desserts are not exactly for the calorie conscious but even if you are finicky about food, you can taste just a spoonful of this dessert because it is extremely nutritious. In fact, this Holi recipe is actual used to make a dish to feed expectant mothers for strength. So go on, don't deny yourself that mouthful.

Ingredients For Halwa Recipe:

1. Kaju or cashew 250 grams (chopped)
2. Milk 1 litre
3. Sugar 3-4 tablespoons
4. Ghee or clarified butter 2 tablespoons
5. Kesar or saffron few strands

Procedure For Halwa Recipe:

• Fry the chopped cashews in ghee for 4-5 minutes until they turn totally brown. Remove them from flame and let them cool.
• Meanwhile start boiling milk on low flame. Do not put it on high flame because the milk might boil over.
• When the milk bubbles add sugar and stir it continuously for 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile the kaju mixture must have cooled. Grind it in the blender.
• Add a pinch of saffron to the milk and stir it a few times to make the colour spread uniformly.
• Add the fried cashew mixture to the milk and stir it continuously for the next 2 minutes.
• Let the milk boil on low flame and reduce in volume to make the halwa thick.

Serve this Halwa on Holi, topped with lots of chopped dry fruits.