Khaskhash ka halwa by Farzana Abid

Khaskhash ka halwa by Farzana Abid

Ingredients

• Poppy seeds 125g
• Milk 250ml
• Condensed milk 1/2tin
• Pure ghee 1/2cup
• Cardamoms 4-6
• Edible silver paper as required
• Pistachios and almonds as required

Method:-

• Soak the poppy seeds in water for 3-4 hours. Drain the water and grind the soaked poppy seeds to form a smooth paste.Heat ½ cup pure ghee in a deep skillet and fry 4-6 cardamoms until its aroma is given off.Add the poppy seed paste and continue stirring until golden brown in color.Now pour in 250ml of milk followed by ½ tin of condensed milk. Cook for another 5-6 minutes.Lastly add ½ cup sugar and mix well. Stir continuously until the halwa leaves the sides of the skillet.Transfer to a greased bowl. Garnish with chopped pistachios, almonds and edible silver paper.