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Makhandi Halwa By Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

Harpal Singh Sokhi
Makhandi Halwa is a unique halwa that is popular in Peshawar region of Pakistan. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares the recipe in detail.

Serves3

Cooking Time10-15 Min

Meal Typesweet

Preparation Time5-10 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

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Ingredients

  • For Makhandi Halwa

    • 1 cup ghee

    • 1/2 cup sugar

    • water as required

    • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

    • 2 tsp chopped almonds

    • 2 tsp chopped pistachios

    • 2 tsp almond flakes

    • 1 cup soaked semolina (soaked for 1 hour)

  • For garnish

    • chopped pistachios

    • almond flakes

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    In a kadhai, add ghee and sugar. Stir the mixture till the sugar gets caramelised.

  2. 2

    Next, add water, cardamom powder, chopped almonds, chopped pistachios, almond flakes and soaked semolina in the kadhai.

  3. 3

    Keep stirring till all the ghee gets absorbed and halwa leaves the pan.

  4. 4

    Garnish with chopped pistachios and almond flakes and serve.

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