## Habshi Halwa Recipe (Indian Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Habshi Halwa Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Indian Dessert**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 60 minutes
**Total time:** 70 minutes
**Cuisine:** Indian
**Course:** Dessert
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Habshi Halwa Recipe:
* 1 liter Milk – with full cream
* 1/4 teaspoon Lemon Salt – mixed in 2 teaspoon water
* 1 tablespoon White vinegar
* 3 tablespoons All Purpose Flour (Maida)
* 4 tablespoon Ghee
* 1/2 cup Sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
* 5 Saffron strands
* 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder – unsweetened
* 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds (Badam)
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Habshi Halwa Recipe:
1. first bring the milk to a boil in a heavy bottomed pan or kadhai.
2. Once boiled turn off the heat and add lemon salt mixed with water.
3. Cover the milk and allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
4. This is the time the milk will take to curdle.
5. When you open the lid, you should find the milk curdled.
6. Now, put the pan back on the heat and cook the curdled mixture on medium-high heat for about 30-40 minutes until half of the whey (or the water that has separated) has evaporated.
7. Next add the sugar and stir well until it has dissolved completely.
8. Add white vinegar and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
9. Then, add the cocoa powder and maida along with ghee.
10. This will make the mixture glossy.
11. Continue to stir and once the halwa starts to leave the sides of the pan, sprinkle the Elaichi powder and saffron strands over it.
12. Mix well till combined.
13. Lastly add the slivered almonds and mix well.
14. To set the Habshi Halwa, grease a large plate with a rim, with ghee.
15. Transfer the cooked halwa to it and press it evenly into a slab, with your fingers.
16. Allow it to cool down completely and turn firm.
17. Slice it.
18. Serve Habshi Halwa as a dessert along with Paal Payasam during a festive lunch.
### Tips for the Best Habshi Halwa Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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