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Coconut halwa (halua ya nazi)

A melting, golden sweet made with milk and coconut thickened with sugar and cornflour, flavoured with cardamom. It is cut into squares and served with tea.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Crush the cardamom pods in a mortar to release the small black seeds.
  2. In a saucepan, dilute the cornflour in 4 tablespoons of cold coconut milk.
  3. Add the remaining coconut milk, the grated coconut, sugar, cardamom and salt.
  4. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly for 15 to 20 minutes, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides.
  5. Add the butter and mix until fully incorporated.
  6. Pour into a greased tin and smooth the surface.
  7. Let it cool completely, then cut into squares.
  8. Sprinkle with crushed pistachios if you like.

Variations and tips

Firmer halwa. Extend the cooking time by 5 minutes for a denser texture.

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