Karachi Halwa

Name: Karachi Halwa
Total time: 180 s
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: For Orange Halwa; 1/2 cup Cornflour; 1 cup Water; 2 Tbsp Ghee (clarified butter); 1/2 cup Sugar; 1 cup Water; 1 Tsp Lemon juice; 1 Tsp Melon seeds (chaarmaghaz); 1/2 Tsp Orange food colour; Slivers of Almond &Pistachio; For Green Halwa; 1/4 cup Cornflour; 1/2 cup Water; 1/4 cup Sugar; 1/2 cup Water; 1 Tbsp Ghee (clarified butter); 1/2 Tsp Lemonjuice; 1/4 Tsp Melon seeds (chaarmaghaz); 1/4 Tsp Green food colour; Slivers of Almonds & Pistachio

Nazia Qureshi @nazia_qureshi

Karachi, Pakistan

#PAKISTANKAMEETHA
Karachi Halwa, a specialty hailing from the lovely city that I proudly call mine, is not just a "meetha" but a representation. The jiggle of the colourful gelatinous sweet, and the silken texture of the ghee when you bite into it; is a metaphor for the way Pakistanis are built - flexible enough to adapt and overcome any problems, and kind enough to always step up for their fellow citizens in the times of need.
The fan following of this dessert is found abroad too; where the name represents our beloved country Pakistan, and makes us proud among various international desserts.
I am honored to be able to proudly present this PAKISTAN KA MEETHA, Karachi Halwa, to the global Cookpad community, and hope that this exchange of desserts strengthens our friendship and gives us the opportunity to explore one another's cuisines and cultures.

Nazia Qureshi @nazia_qureshi

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Ingredients

3 min

6 servings

For Orange Halwa
1/2 cupCornflour
1 cupWater
2 TbspGhee (clarified butter)
1/2 cupSugar
1 cupWater
1 TspLemon juice
1 TspMelon seeds (chaarmaghaz)
1/2 TspOrange food colour
Slivers of Almond &Pistachio
For Green Halwa
1/4 cupCornflour
1/2 cupWater
1/4 cupSugar
1/2 cupWater
1 TbspGhee (clarified butter)
1/2 TspLemonjuice
1/4 TspMelon seeds (chaarmaghaz)
1/4 TspGreen food colour
Slivers of Almonds & Pistachio

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Steps

3 min

1

To make Orange colour Karachi Halwa.mix cornflour in water with orange foodcolour well.it should be fine paste.take 1 cup water +1/2 cup sugar & simmer at medium heat till all sugar dissolves in water.add lemonjuice.
2

Heat 2 tbsp ghee in pan over low flame.add sugar syrup in pan & give a mix to syrup.add disolved cornflour orange paste in pan & with contiuous stirring mix well so that no lumps will formed in pan.add melonseeds & slivers of nuts.it will take some time but gradually halwa leaves the sides of pan & gathers in center.the texture of halwa should be smooth & shinny. Grease a tray/bowl/plate with little ghee.when halwa fully comes together in centr of pan,pour in grease platter evenly.
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To make gree Karachi halwa. Mix cornflour with water & green food colour to make smooth paste.add sugar in water & make syurp with lemonjuice.
4

Add ghee in pan.pour sugar syrup in pan & give a mix at low flame.add cornflour green colour paste in pan & mix well with continue stirring. Add chop nuts & melonseeds.slowly halwa combines together in centr of pan & leave sides with a smooth texture & glossy shine.it might take some time but stirring is most important at this step.there should be no lumps.
5

When halwa gathers in centr of pan without lumps,pour it over previous orange halwa in platter evenly.it should spread easily over orange halwa.sprinkle some more slivers of nuts & melonseeds.let it cool down at room temperature.
6

When halwa is set well,cut pieces with help of sharp knife & serve. Enjoy this beautifull delicacy of #Pakistankameetha & enjoy with cookpad.

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Nazia Qureshi @nazia_qureshi

on March 29, 2020 14:50

Karachi, Pakistan

A "Superb Ambassador" at Cookpad, Alhumdulillah! Crafting food, and presenting it beautifully, is my passion. I've worked with magazines and channels for publishing wonderful recipes, and I'm a part of a successful youtube channel. Happy Cooking, Happy Sharing! https://youtu.be/d9ub-HiYu1k