Karachi Halwa

A Mumbai and North Indian speciality sweet made for festivals and special occasions.

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Karachi Halwa or Bombay Ice Halwa or Corn Flour Halwa is a chewy and delicious treat. If you have a sweet tooth and cannot resist sweets, this one is for you.

Popularly made during festivals and special occasions, the history of this sweet goes back to pre-independence days.  Made using corn flour, sugar and ghee, this traditional Indian sweet is often a must-have during Diwali festival.

A signature dish from the city of Mumbai, these days it is quite famous across all parts of India.

Karachi Halwa

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Karachi Halwa Recipe

A Mumbai and North Indian speciality sweet made for festivals and special occasions.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian, North Indian

Keyword: Bombay Ice Halwa, Ice Halwa

Ingredients for Karachi Halwa

• 2 cup Corn Flour
• 5 to 6 cup Sugar
• 2 litre Water
• 1/2 tsp Edible Food Colour
• 3 tsp Cashew Nuts (Almonds) broken, fried in little ghee
• 2 tbsp Ghee

How to make Karachi Halwa

• Add 500 ml of water to the corn flour and mix well.
• Add the food colour and mix without any lumps.
• Heat the remaining water in a pan over medium flame.
• Add sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add the corn flour mixture and stir well continuously.
• When it starts to stick to the pan, add ghee and stir again.
• When it has reached a halwa consistency and leaves the sides of the vessel, transfer to a greased tray.
• Sprinkle the fried cashew nuts and allow it to set.
• Just before it sets completely, cut it into desired pieces.

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