Banarasi Halwa Recipe

A delicious Banaras Halwa recipe, which will take your foodie soul to bylanes of Banaras with its sweet taste and rich texture.

Recreating authentic recipes is a challenge, but what if we tell you that you can nail this traditional delight just by following some simple steps.

INGREDIENTS OF BANARASI HALWA

2 Servings

1 1/2 cup pumpkin

2 cup milk

1/2 cup sugar

1 handful almonds

1/2 cup ghee

1 handful cashews

1/2 cup khoya

1/2 teaspoon green cardamom

HOW TO MAKE BANARASI HALWA

Step 1 / 3 Make A Smooth Pumpkin Paste

To begin with this quick halwa recipe, wash and peel the pumpkin. In a blender blend the pumpkin and make a smooth paste.

Step 2 / 3 Add Pumpkin Blend

Take a pan and add in the milk, keep stirring. Then add in the pumpkin blend and keep stirring to avoid sticking of the pumpkin blend. Once the blend is reduced, turn off the flame.

Step 3 / 3 Add Nuts And Enjoy!

Take a fresh pan and ghee, add in the nuts toss them and take them out. In the meantime, stir the khoya and add sugar, keep cooking.

Then reduce the flame and pour the milk and pumpkin blend. Stir it together and let it cook, add in the nuts and sprinkle some cardamom powder and your Halwa is ready!