CORN FLOUR HALWA / KARACHI HALWA.

           

      
                               

 I tried this halwa for the first time yesterday and it turned out well. Proportion of ingredients is very vital for the consistency and texture.I have seen this halwa in various hues but I always prefer orange colour. 

 

INGREDIENTS

 

CORNFLOUR-  1 CUP

 

GHEE-  1/4 CUP

 

WATER-  3 CUPS

 

SUGAR-  3 CUPS

 

WATER FOR DISSOLVING SUGAR-  2 CUPS

 

ORANGE FOOD COLOUR=  1/4 TSP

 

CARDAMOM POWDER-  1/2 TSP

 

CHOPPED NUTS-   1 TBSP 

METHOD

Mix 1 cup corn flour in 3 cups of water along with food colour and keep it aside.

Dissolve 3 cups of sugar in two cups of water. Place the dissolved sugar on the stove and heat it. Check for the sticky consistency and switch off.

Now gently add the cornflour mixture over the sugar syrup and simmer in mild heat. Cornflour mixture will slightly start to thicken.

Now add a portion of ghee and keep stirring. To check the right consistency,drop a small portion of the halwa on a plate. If you are able to roll it into ball, then the halwa has reached the right consistency.

 

Otherwise keep stirring and adding ghee in between.  Add in the cardamom powder and mix well.

Transfer the cooked halwa to a greased plate and add chopped nuts over it.

 

Allow it to rest for an hour and slice it to equal squares.