Diwali Sweets

Custard Halwa

Looking for a quick and easy Diwali treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than this recipe for Chewy Custard Halwa!

Looking for a quick and easy Diwali treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than this recipe for Chewy Custard Halwa! It's a delicious alternative to the more time-consuming Wheat Halwa that everyone in my family loves. Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments below. Happy Diwali!

To make this tasty halwa, you'll only need a few simple ingredients. However, there are a couple of key tips to keep in mind to ensure that it turns out perfectly. First, be sure to grease a plate with ghee before you begin. Then, dissolve the custard powder and sugar in water in a heavy-bottomed pan before transferring it to the heat. This will help prevent lumps from forming in the mixture as it cooks. It's also important to keep stirring the mixture until it becomes thick and chewy.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it doesn't require a lot of ghee. That makes it a healthier option that even kids will love. Just be sure not to give them too much, as the custard powder can cause digestive issues if consumed in large quantities. I usually limit my kids to one or two pieces, and they're always happy with that.

You may also like my other Diwali Sweets Recipes such as Rasmalai Recipe, Milk Peda, Gulab Jamun, Kalakand, Kesari and Boondi Ladoo.

Custard Halwa 2016-10-20 06:42:43

Custard Halwa

Serves 8
Prep Time: 00:05
Cook Time: 00:15
Total Time: 00:20

Ingredients

1/2 cup custard powder
1&1/2 cup sugar
2 cups water
1&1/2 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp finely chopped cashew nuts
1/8 tsp cardamom powder

Instructions

Take the custard powder in the wide heavy bottomed non-stick pan, add sugar and water and whisk it well until sugar completely dissolves, without any lumps.
Then place the pan over high heat, keep whisking till it is thick, glossy and jelly form.
At this stage, turn the heat to medium and use a wooden spatula to mix.
Then add 1/2 tbsp of ghee and keep on mixing.
After 3 mins add another 1/2 tbsp of ghee and mix well.
When it becomes thick, add another 1/2 tbsp of ghee and mix continuously.
Also add one more tbsp of ghee, if needed.
At one stage, the halwa will leave the sides of the pan.
Meanwhile, grease a plate with ghee and keep it aside.
At this stage, add cashews and cardamom powder and mix well.
When it is thick, comes together as a whole mass, glossy, nonsticky, the ghee oozes from the sides of the pan and the color changes to brown, switch off the heat.
The whole process will take minimum 15 mins.
Take a small portion, place it on a plate and roll it. If it forms like a ball, then it is the correct stage.
Now transfer the halwa to the ghee greased plate and set it for 2 hours.
Once it is set, cut into slices. Serve and enjoy!!!