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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.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for ghee in Sohan Halwa?

The entry for Sohan Halwa calls for 1/2 cup ghee, melted. In its place: Use unsalted butter where the heat is moderate, or a neutral oil where it is high. Clarifying butter yourself takes about ten minutes.

Can I make Sohan Halwa dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sohan Halwa 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.

Is Sohan Halwa vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup ghee, melted. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Sohan Halwa contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2 tbsp almonds, sliced and 2 tbsp pistachios, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Sohan Halwa?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 280 calories, with 4 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 15 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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