Custard Powder Halwa Recipe
Custard Powder Halwa is a traditional dessert that is a perfect balance of richness and glossy finished cubes served during festive seasons like Diwali, Navratri etc. It is made from basic pantry ingredients, including custard powder, sugar, and ghee. It has a vibrant golden hue, making it attractive and mouth-watering at the same time.
Servings9 pieces
Ingredients
- ½ cup custard powder
- 1 and ½ cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoon ghee
- 6 nos cashews broken
- a tiny pinch cardamom powder
Instructions
- Take custard powder and sugar in a pan, add 2 cups of water.
- Whisk it well to avoid lumps, mix well till sugar completely dissolves, we are doing all this off the stove. Grease a tin / plate with ghee and keep it ready.
- Heat the pan and keep stirring.
- Keep stirring in low flame. Stir continuously to avoid lumps. It will first start to form glossy here and there, then fully glossy. Add a tablespoon of ghee at this stage.
- Add cardamom powder.
- Then it will start to thicken. Keep on stirring until you see the halwa texture.
- Once it is thick and comes together as a whole mass and starts to leave the sides of the pan add remaining ghee, cashews, mix well and switch off.
- Now transfer the mixture to a ghee greased plate. Let it to set at least for an hour then cut into squares and enjoy.
- Once it is thick and comes together as a whole mass and starts to leave the sides of the pan add fried cashews and switch off.
- Now transfer the mixture to a ghee greased tin. Let it to set atleast for an hour then invert, cut into squares and enjoy.
- Garnish each square with cashews. Enjoy Custard Halwa!
Notes
- Pan to use – This helps in preventing the mass from sticking to the bottom. Also ensures even cooking.
- Add ghee gradually – Add ghee gradually not all at once. It absorbs better and also improves texture.
- Stir continuously – This step is important to avoid lumps. This ensures a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Mass ready – Once the mixture leaves the sides of the pan, it is ready to set.
- Grease the plate – Add a bit of ghee on the plate and rub it around the plate. This helps in molding later.
- Cool completely – Let the halwa set and cool completely before cutting them into shapes that you desire.
- Additional color – You can saffron strands for additional color.
Nutrition Facts
Custard Powder Halwa Recipe
Amount Per Serving (50 g)
Calories 166
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 11mg0%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 0.02g0%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 0.2g0%
Vitamin A 3IU0%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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