Walnut Halwa (Akhrot Halwa)

Ingredients

• For Walnut Halwa (Akhrot Halwa)
• 2 cups (240 grams) walnuts
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 1 cup milk powder
• 1 1/2 cups full-cream milk
• 12-15 saffron strands, crushed
• 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1-2 tablespoons sliced pistachios or almonds
• Sliced pistachios and dried rose petals for garnish (optional)
• NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced with their vegan counterparts.

Instructions

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   --- For making Walnut Halwa (Akhrot Halwa) ---

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   Grind the walnuts in a food processor or blender until you get a coarse powder. Set aside. Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat. Add the ground walnut powder and roast it in ghee until it becomes aromatic. This might take about 5-7 minutes. Keep stirring to avoid burning. Once the walnuts are roasted, add milk powder to the pan. Mix well and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes.

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   Gradually pour in the full-cream milk while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the crushed saffron strands. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens, which might take around 10-12 minutes.

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   Add sugar to the thickened halwa mixture and stir well. Feel free to adjust the sweetness according to your taste. Continue cooking until the halwa reaches a thick, halwa-like consistency. This may take an additional 10-15 minutes. Once the halwa is almost done, add cardamom powder for a delightful aroma and sliced pistachios/almonds for added texture and flavor. Mix well.

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   Transfer the halwa to a serving dish, garnish with more sliced pistachios and dried rose petals if desired. Your rich and delicious homemade walnut halwa or akhrot halwa is ready to be served. Enjoy it hot or warm!

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   NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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