Halwa (Sweet Cream of Wheat)
Halwa (Sweet Cream of Wheat)
Halwa is a confection made of flour, sugar, water, and nuts, and you can make it with or without oil/fat. It has Arab origins but it seems to have travelled both East and West through trade and conquest! For my family, halwa has a special place in our hearts as it brings back sweet memories and aromas of our native country, India.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Allergens: Wheat
- Servings: 4 -6
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cream of Wheat
- 4 cups water
- Saffron
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cacao butter (softened)
- 1 cup coconut sugar
Instructions
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Heat pan and roast Cream of Wheat for 5 minutes on low flame, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
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In another pan mix water, saffron, sugar, cardamom powder, and raisins, and give it one rolling boil. Set aside.
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In pan over medium heat, add cacao butter, then add roasted cream of wheat and mix well.
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Roast mixture for additional until deep brown in color (about 3 minutes).
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Slowly add sugar water to Cream of Wheat and keep stirring.
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Stir whole mixture very well and let cook for 5-6 minutes.
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Serve warm.