The rich combination of coconut, butter, and nuts gives it an eccentric flavor and you can also garnish it with more nuts for making it more crunchy and delicious.
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South Indian
Keyword: coconut, halwa
Ingredients
1 1/4cupsCoconut Milkthick
2/3cupMilk
2/3cupSugar
1/4cupCoconutgrated
2tbspButterunsalted
handfulAlmondsslivered, to garnish
handfulPistachiosslivered, to garnish
Instructions
Heat a pan over moderate flame.
Pour coconut milk and milk together.
Bring to a boil.
Add sugar and grated coconut.
Keep stirring till it solidifies.
Add butter, stir and remove from heat.
Spread on a flat greased plate and allow to cool.
Garnish with slivered almonds and pistachios if desired.
Before it cools completely cut into desired shapes (squares or rectangle).
10. Serve.
Notes
This stays good for a few days if stored in an air-tight container.