Sohan Halwa

Son halwa or Sohan Halwa the way you call it, has a mouth watering taste famous in northern part of India and Pakistan. The recipe is very tough and only professionals hands can bring out the real taste. It is claimed that in 1750 the ruler of Multan Dewan Sawan Mal was responsible for inventing a delicious royal sweet which was named after him. This sweet was served to royal visitors from all over the subcontinent and also sent as gift to other rulers and friends.

Ingredients:-

1. 
   
   2 cups of Corn Flour (Makai Ka Aata)


2. 
   
   Almonds (Baadaam) (as desired)


3. 
   
   Pistachios (Pistay) (as desired)


4. 
   
   Cardamom Seeds (Ilaichi Daanay) (as desired)


5. 
   
   1 tsp. of Saffron (Zaafraan)


6. 
   
   3 cups of Sugar


7. 
   
   1 cup of Whole Milk


8. 
   
   2 cups of Clarified Butter (Ghee)


9. 
   
   Flat Tray (greased)
   
   

Process:-

• Heat 3 cups of water in a heavy based pot.


• Add in sugar and boil for 5-6 minutes.


• Add 1 cup of milk and boil for another 4-5 minutes and strain.


• Dissolve the cornflour in 1 cup of water.


• Add this to the previous mixture.


• Dissolve saffron in a little bit of water, and add to the cornflour mixture.


• Cook over low heat.


• When the cornflour mixture starts becoming thick, start adding in the Ghee a little by little.


• Continue adding the Ghee slowly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.


• Continuously stir while it is cooking.


• When the mixture starts separating and begins lump formation, add the almonds, pistachois and cardamom seeds and mix.


• Have your pre-greased tray ready, and spread the sohan halwa mixture on it.


• Flatten mixture by pressing.


• Garnish with almonds and pistacchios.


• Let it cool then cut into square pieces and enjoy.