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Sohan Halwa

A traditional dense, brittle confection made from sprouted wheat flour, ghee, and sugar, garnished with crunchy nuts.

45 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp almonds, sliced
  • 2 tbsp pistachios, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sprouted wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup ghee, melted
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grease heatproof molds and arrange 2 tbsp sliced almonds and 2 tbsp chopped pistachios in the base.

  2. 2

    Whisk 1/4 cup sprouted wheat flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 cup whole milk together in a bowl until smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water in a nonstick pan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

  4. 4

    Pour the flour mixture into the hot syrup and cook while stirring constantly.

  5. 5

    Gradually stir in 1/2 cup melted ghee until the mixture turns glossy, dark golden, and separates from pan sides.

  6. 6

    Mix in 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, pour quickly into molds over nuts, and cool completely to set.

Questions

Can I make Sohan Halwa dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup ghee, melted. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Sohan Halwa gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup sprouted wheat flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sohan Halwa keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Sohan Halwa?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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