Bread Halwa
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This indulgent bread halwa is a delicious twist on a traditional Indian dessert, perfect for Diwali celebrations or any festive occasion. Fried bread cubes are soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup, enhanced with creamy mawa (khoya) and aromatic cardamom. Garnished with ghee-roasted cashews and raisins, this dessert offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Quick and easy to prepare, bread halwa is a rich and satisfying treat that’s sure to impress your guests.
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ingredients
- 8 slices of white bread
- 1/4 cup ghee, divided
- 1/4 cup cashews and raisins (2 tablespoons of each), plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 2 cardamom pods, crushed
- 1/2 cup milk
- Orange food color, as needed
- 3 tablespoons mawa (khoya)
Method
Step 1
Cut each slice of white bread into 4 small squares.
Step 2
In a Tramontina Kadai, heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of ghee over medium heat.
Step 3
Fry the bread squares in batches until golden brown, adding more ghee as needed. Once fried, set the bread aside on a plate.
Step 4
In the same Kadai, add another 2 to 3 tablespoons of ghee.
Step 5
Fry the cashews until they turn light golden. Add the raisins and continue frying until they puff up and turn golden.
Step 6
To the fried dry fruits, add the sugar and water. Stir in the crushed cardamom pods and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 7
Allow it to cook until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a light syrup.
Step 8
Gently stir the fried bread squares into the syrup mixture. Mix well to ensure the bread absorbs the syrup evenly.
Step 9
Pour in the milk and add a pinch of orange food color. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the bread becomes soft, with just a little moisture remaining.
Step 10
Stir in the mawa (khoya) and cook for an additional minute to combine all the flavors.
Step 11
Once fully combined, remove the halwa from heat.
Step 12
Serve it warm or chilled, garnished with extra roasted cashews and raisins if desired.