Halwa Halwa is a popular Mauritian dessert made from…
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Halwa
Halwa is a popular Mauritian dessert made from semolina, ghee, and sugar. It is a rich and dense sweet that is often served on special occasions.
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup semolina
1/2 cup ghee
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
1/4 teaspoon saffron strands
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
Instructions:
Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the semolina and stir until it is evenly coated with the ghee.
Reduce the heat to low and cook the semolina for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the sugar and milk and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the cardamom powder and saffron strands.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the almonds and pistachios and stir to combine.
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Serve warm or cold.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, you can use butter instead of ghee.
You can add other ingredients to the halwa, such as raisins, coconut flakes, or rose water.
Halwa can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Halwa is a very versatile dish and can be made with different ingredients.
Enjoy!
#halwa #mauritiansweets #mauritiandelights #mauritiancuisine #mauritiandessert
Halwa is a popular Mauritian dessert made from semolina, ghee, and sugar. It is a rich and dense sweet that is often served on special occasions.
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup semolina
1/2 cup ghee
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
1/4 teaspoon saffron strands
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
Instructions:
Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the semolina and stir until it is evenly coated with the ghee.
Reduce the heat to low and cook the semolina for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the sugar and milk and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the cardamom powder and saffron strands.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the almonds and pistachios and stir to combine.
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Serve warm or cold.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, you can use butter instead of ghee.
You can add other ingredients to the halwa, such as raisins, coconut flakes, or rose water.
Halwa can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Halwa is a very versatile dish and can be made with different ingredients.
Enjoy!
#halwa #mauritiansweets #mauritiandelights #mauritiancuisine #mauritiandessert
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