I love jelly type halwas, my favourite one is a fruit halwa which is available in our near by bakeries. It is jelly like, full of fruit and so yummy. Making them at home can be quite tricky but not all halwas. I have already shared a easy cornflour halwa in this blog. This is another addition to my easy halwa recipes..
This halwa is so simple, just few ingredients thrown together in a thick bottom kadai. Thats is..The one thing which you have to do is keep on mixing till it gets thick. It wont take long, just 15 mins is good to make a batch of these.
This halwa dont need that much ghee as well. So it is quite healthy and great for kids..
I hope you will love this out and let me know if you try it..
Preparation Time : 2 mins
Cooking Time : 15 to 20 mins
Makes : 16 pieces
Recipe Source: Tickling Palates
Ingredients:
Custard Powder - 1 cup ( I used vanilla flavoured)
Sugar - 3 cups
Water - 4 cup
Cashewnuts - 15 chopped finely
Ghee - 3 tblspn
Method:
Take a heavy bottom pan, add in custard powder, sugar and water, Mix well so now lumps are formed..
Now put this on high heat and keep whisking till it is thick, glossy and jelly like.
Now use a spoon to mix and put the heat on medium heat.
Add a tblspn of ghee and keep mixing..
After 3 mins add another tblspn of ghee and mix well.
Now it will get thick and non sticky. Add in another tblspn of ghee and keep cooking.
At one stage the halwa will leave the sides of the pan. at that point add in cashews and mix well.
The halwa will look non sticky, it will leave the pan, it will be thick and glossy, and the ghee will ooze from the sides of the pan.
At this point pour this into a greased pan and set it in fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
Once it is set, invert it to a cutting board and cut it into slices.
Serve.
Pictorial:
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| Take your ingredients |
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| In a heavy bottom pan, take custard powder |
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| add in sugar |
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| and pour in water slowly while mixing |
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| mix well so no lumps are formed |
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| Now put this on stove and heat it up on high heat whisking constantly |
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| It will get thick, transparent, jelly like...Now keep the heat on medium flame |
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| now take the whisk off and use a wooden spoon to mix |
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| i added a tblspn of ghee at a time and kept on mixing, |
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| keep mixing |
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| add another tblspn of ghee |
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| mix well |
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| add another tblspn and mix well |
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| it will start to leave from the sides and gets non sticky |
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| add in cashews |
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| mix well...thats it..the colour will be also changed |
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| pour the mix into a greased tray..and chill it for a hour |
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| now you can invert it.. |
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| make it into slices |
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| enjoy |
Hamaree Rasoi
Colorful and mouthwatering looking halwa. The way you have compiled so many pictures, this has become my favourite dessert as well.
Deepa
Anonymous
Looks yummy. .I'll take it to mandir as prasad on my son's birthday! ! Thanks a lot! Will let u know how it turns out. .but m sure it'll be perfect like all your recipes!
Anonymous
Mouth watering.its my fav.
Nishmitha Bhandarkar
Lovelyyyyy receipeeee. ...
AnuSriram
Wonderful recipe! Quick and easy to make. I tried using mango custard powder, cashews, almonds, raisins and craisins and it turned out so well. 🙂
Nissshhh....................
What if we skip ghee?
Aarthi
@Nissshhh....................this halwa needs ghee. because it gives the nice texture and halwa taste
rajashree
Should i refigerate it or i should allow it cool down normaly?Btw nice recipe 🙂
Aarthi
@rajashreeyou can refrigerate it or allow it to cool normally..anything is fine
Anonymous
For how long could it be kept after making?
and shud we refrigerate it or we can kept in normal temperature?
Aarthi
@AnonymousYou can store this at normal temp. And it can be store for 3 to 4 days.
Anonymous
Can't we reduce the quantity of sugar??
infact I like a very light touch of sugar....
Aarthi
@AnonymousYes u can
Anonymous
Can we add oil instead of ghee?
Aarthi
@Anonymousyes u can..but ghee gives the flavour
Usha Sivashankaran
Can this be made in microwave.If yes post the receipe please
Anonymous
what is custard powder?
Anonymous
Looking good.i want to make soon.tnx lot n god bless you.
Aarthi
@AnonymousIt is a powder used to make custard, readily available in stores.
Anonymous
can i use butter instead of ghee?????
Aarthi
@AnonymousNo ghee is what used
Anonymous
CAN I USE LEMON JUICE
Aarthi
@AnonymousNo need for lemon juice.
thaiyaba s
not coming from pan. so hard
Aarthi
@thaiyaba syou have cooked it longer, so the sugar has crystalized.
shiga selvam
My halwa becomes sticky... wats d wrong I did???
Aarthi
@shiga selvamNo issues, you have taken it out, before the right consistency is reached, add it back to the pan and cook fo rlittle longer till it leaves the sides of the pan.
Unknown
I tried this out yesterday and it came out well. Quick receipe & tastes good too..
Divya Mohan
Wow!!! Want to try this., WHATS THE RATIO/ measurement FOR ONE CUP... I have a measurement jar- but no cup ratio is mentioned...
Kindly let me knw that ratio...
Aarthi
@Divya Mohanu can measure it in any cup, but use the same cup to measure all the ingredients. My 1 cup measures 240 ml
Graceravi
Wow I tried this it came out well ... Thanks for the receipe I want to send the photo of my halwa. Hw to send
Aarthi
@Graceraviu can send to my mail id [email protected]
vijayalakshmi sankar
Nice receipe...tanks a lot
vijayalakshmi sankar
Nice receipe...tanks a lot
Meera Thomas
I made this today came out so nice ..thanknu aarthii
tajkia
can i use milk powder here??
Aarthi
@tajkiano need for milk powder
Anonymous
I am making halwa right now and it is still sticky.How long will it take to become non sticky
Aarthi
@Anonymousit will take a good couple of hours to set..you can pop this in fridge for easy setting. If it is still sticky then you haven'cooked enough, add it back to the pan and cook for few more mins,
Anonymous
Yummy superb recipie. Just tried few min back... came out well..
Sasya
Looks so nice will try this
Silvia Jacinto
I love your blog. Keep it up.
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Clipping Mask Asia
Looking very exciting. Hope it will test too much:)
Anonymous
Nice looking halwa , simple to make. I shared the recipe link with my daughter in Canada. Her friend simply love this sweet.I hope she will be able to make it. Happy Cooking. I will try it soon.
Chandra.
Mauritius
Anonymous
Tried it. Easy nd tasty. All loved it. If i reduce it with 2 cup sugar instead of 3 will i get same halwa consistency
Aarthi
@Anonymousdont reduce the sugar it will then taste bland
Prashanth Kumar
Hi just tried it now as suggested by you....i think it came out well...letting it cool down..thanks for sharing the recipe...
Mayuri Patel
love the colour of the halwa. Had made this a long time ago as prasad for Janamashtami. Lost the recipe and now when I want to make it again can follow yours.
Anonymous
Will this halwa taste good with caramel custard powder? Have one unused at home as no one here likes it for the regular custard with fruits. Need your opinion!
Anonymous
Hi Aarthi,
Is the texture chewy/ rubbery like Bombay Halwa? Thanks
Anonymous
Hi Aarti,
the texture of my halwa was same as jelly , not stiff like Karachi halwa. Also it spoiled within 2 days.
Can you help me to understand what went wrong.
varsha
looks really yum.. i love this halwa very much will try this straight way
Clipping Path Service
Thanks for your nice RECIPE
RAdhika
can you name few brands of the custard powder
Priya
Hi,
Can I make this in the microwave like the cornflour halwa?
Preethi
Can i use strawberry custard ? Will it turn out good
Smita
Lovely recipe....very easy to make n tastes absolutely fantastic
Divya V R
I tried custard halwa today. It comes out well and very yum. My kids and my dad liked most. Thank you for recipe.