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Ice Halwa Gujarati

Ice Halwa Gujarati

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Ice Halwa is a magnificent, thin, and incredibly flavor-saturated traditional sweet uniquely celebrated for its translucent and paper-like profile. Originating from the skilled halwais of Ahmedabad and Mumbai, this recipe features cornflour and full-cream milk slow-cooked with sugar specifically to achieve a professional-grade magnifique glossy state. A unique blend of saffron, cardamom, and almond slivers provides a sophisticated professional-grade finish that is both elegant and aromatic. It represents the ancestral culinary art of spreading and drying sweets to create signature royal sheets. Best served cold as a magnifique dessert for a signature high-end professional experience.

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyHard
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Ingredients

1/2 cup Cornflour
2 cups Full Cream Milk
1 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Desi Ghee
1/2 tsp Saffron strands
1 tsp Cardamom powder
1/4 cup Almond and Pistachio slivers
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Whisking the cornflour and milk while cold is the absolute secret to achieving the traditional smoothness.
  • Spreading the halwa into a paper-thin layer is mandatory to achieve the signature Ice Halwa texture.
  • Using a silicone sheet provide a high-end non-stick surface for rolling.

Nutritional Information(Per 2 sheets (60g))

Calories

220 kcal

Protein

3g

Fat

12g

Carbs

26g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.