Ice Halwa

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup very fine white semolina (rava)
  • 1 cup ghee
  • 4 cups milk (cool)
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon slivered almonds (very thin)
  • 1/2 tablespoon slivered pistachios (very thin)
  • 8 -10 cardamoms
  • 2 pinches saffron

Instructions

  1. You also need 2 thick large sheets of clean thick polythene for rolling.
  2. Deseed cardamoms and crush seeds coarsely.
  3. Keep aside.
  4. Grease sheets on one side and keep aside.
  5. Mix rava, ghee, milk and sugar in a large heavy pan.
  6. Place on high flame, and stir continuously, bring to boil.
  7. Reduce flame and go on stirring till a very soft lump is formed.
  8. Add rose water and top with 2 tbsp.
  9. ghee.
  10. Take off flame and knead (temper) well with a spatula.
  11. Place lump between the greased sides of the sheets.
  12. Roll evenly as fast as possible.
  13. Remove top sheet.
  14. Sprinkle all the toppings evenly (ie. slivers, saffron broken and cardamom seeds).
  15. Replace sheet and reroll quickly till very very thin.
  16. Cut in 4" squares, store in airtight container when cool.
  17. Place pieces of butter paper between layers for avoiding sticking.
  18. Note: The tempering must be done well, since this bring the shine to the end product.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

429 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 29.3g 38% DV
Carbs 40.3g 15% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 11.5g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 119.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 556.3mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 53.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 33.1mg 37% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 138.8mg 11% DV
Iron 4.4mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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