Banarasi Halwa Recipe: Perfect For Celebrations And Festivals

Desi halwa is a delectable dessert. Finally, using its sweet flavour and thick texture, this delectable Banaras Halwa recipe will transport your culinary spirit to Banaras' alleyways. It might be difficult to recreate authentic recipes, but what if we told you that by simply following a few straightforward instructions, you could master this ancient treat?  So, try it out today.

Ingredients of Banarasi Halwa (2 Servings)

• 1 1/2 cup pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup ghee
• 1/2 cup khoya
• 2 cup milk
• 1 handful almonds
• 1 handful cashews
• 1/2 teaspoon green cardamom

Steps to make Banarasi Halwa

Step 1: Make a smooth pumpkin paste
Peel and wash the pumpkin before you start making this simple halwa recipe. Make a smooth paste out of the pumpkin in a blender.

Step 2: Add pumpkin mixture
Take a pan, add the milk, and stir continuously. The pumpkin mixture is next added, and the mixture is continuously stirred to prevent sticking. Turn off the flame once the mixture has been decreased.

Step 3: Add nuts, then relish!
Take some fresh ghee in a skillet, add the nuts, throw them about, and then remove them. Stir the khoya, add the sugar, and continue cooking. The flame is then reduced, and the milk and pumpkin mixture is added. Mix it everything together and boil it. Your halwa is complete when the nuts are added and some cardamom powder is added.