Jhat-pat Halwa

by Tarla Dalal

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Jhat-pat halwa can be prepared within half an hour because it is made with common ingredients, and requires very little prior preparation and planning. The creamy taste of milk acts as a suitable base, which highlights the shades of saffron and cardamom. The topping of pistachios and almonds gives it a rich feel.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Makes 2 servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups full-fat milk
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp fresh curds (dahi)
2 pinches saffron (kesar) strands dissolved in 2 tsp water
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
2 tbsp fresh cream
1 tsp almond (badam) slivers
1 tsp pistachio slivers

For The Garnish
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1 tsp almond (badam) slivers
1 tsp pistachio slivers

Method

Combine the milk, sugar and curds in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a high flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring continuously and scrapping the sides.
Remove from the flame and allow it to cool and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
Transfer the paste into a bowl and add the saffron-water mixture, cardamom powder, fresh cream, almonds and pistachios and mix well.
Pour it in a small plate, sprinkle cardamom powder, almonds and pistachio slivers over it.
Refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours.
Serve chilled.

RECIPE SOURCE : Desi Khana