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India Authentic home cooking from India, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad India as बॉम्बे हलवा
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Bombay Halwa

_Salma07
_Salma07 @_salma07_

Bombay Halwa turns out very soft and is made with very few ingredients. It tastes delicious and kids love it.

Bombay Halwa turns out very soft and is made with very few ingredients. It tastes delicious and kids love it.

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Bombay Halwa

_Salma07
_Salma07 @_salma07_

Bombay Halwa turns out very soft and is made with very few ingredients. It tastes delicious and kids love it.

Bombay Halwa turns out very soft and is made with very few ingredients. It tastes delicious and kids love it.

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Ingredients

30 minutes
Serves 4 servings
  1. 1 cupcornstarch (about 120 grams)
  2. 1 cupsugar (about 200 grams)
  3. 1 tablespoonghee (clarified butter)
  4. 1 teaspooncardamom powder
  5. 2 teaspoonsmelon seeds
  6. 6almonds
  7. 1 pinchorange food coloring
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30 minutes
  1. 1

    Gather all the ingredients.

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  2. 2

    Make a smooth batter with the cornstarch and set aside. Chop the almonds and set aside.

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  3. 3

    Add sugar and water to a pan and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

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    A picture of step 3 of Bombay Halwa.
  4. 4

    Once the sugar syrup is ready, add the cornstarch batter and cardamom powder. Cook on low heat until the mixture thickens.

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  5. 5

    When the mixture thickens, add the almonds, melon seeds, and ghee. Mix well.

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  6. 6

    Add the orange food coloring and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.

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    A picture of step 6 of Bombay Halwa.
  7. 7

    Let it cool.

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  8. 8

    Grease a rectangular container with ghee, transfer the halwa into it, and garnish with almonds, melon seeds, and poppy seeds. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.

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  9. 9

    After 1 hour, cut into pieces and serve.

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Published in the US on August 25, 2025 14:01

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