POPPY SEEDS HALWA – Khas Khas Halwa

POPPY SEEDS(white) HALWA

Poppy seeds are commonly used as a spice in Indian cooking. We can prepare a yummy and healthy dessert with this spice. It will be a surprise for many people(including me) when you hear this for the first time.It is a healthy recipe for new mothers. It is good to eat this during winter time.

 

SERVING SUGGESTION :

• Serve as a Party dessert or Festival sweet.

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AUTHOR : Dimple              CUISINE : Indian
COURSE :  Dessert              YIELD :2-3 serving

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INGREDIENTS :

• Poppy seeds – 1/2 cup
• Sugar – 1/2 cup
• Milk – 3/4 cup
• Ghee – 1/4 cup
• Cardamom powder – 1/2 Tsp
• Almonds – 5

PREPARATION :

1. Soak poppy seeds for about 5-6 hours.
2. Drain it completely and grind it as a fine paste by adding milk little by little.
3. Thinly slice almonds.

PROCEDURE :

1. Place a pan on medium flame. Add half of the ghee.
2. Add the fine paste. Mix it well. Stir often.
3. Cook till the colour changes into light brown.
4. Add a tbsp of ghee if needed.  Don’t burn at the bottom.
5. Add milk and sugar. Stir it for every 2 min.
6. Let it cook till the ghee oozes out.
7. Add cardamom powder.
8. Transfer it to a bowl and add ghee on top(optional)
9. Garnish with almonds.

TIPS :

• Add enough milk for  grinding as a paste.
• You can add cashew nuts.

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