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Kaju Halwa

A delicate halwa from cashews , which has a pleasant aroma and flavor of kewra.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp cardamon powder
  • 6 pieces Kaju barfi / 1 cup coarsely ground cashews mixed with 2 cups milk +sugar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • few drops kewra essence

Instructions

  • Heat ghee and add the wheat flour.
  • Roast the flour till it is pink and lends out a aroma.
  • Add 1/4 cup milk and immediately add the cooked barfi mix or the cashew paste made from ground cashews.
  • Stir continuously.
  • Add cardamon powder , sugar and mix and let cook on slow fire for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add kewra essence.
  • Remove and garnish with almonds and pistachios.