Custard powder halwa / easy instant halwa without flour

Custard powder Halwa is a soft glossy , delicious sweet made with simple ingredients in minimal time 

This halwa requires few ingredients and most important is no soaking , no grinding , no flour.

This halwa is a quick and budget friendly desert that  looks attractive and melts in the mouth

Ingredients 

Custard powder-1/2 cup

Sugar -1 cup

Water -2 1/2 cup

Ghee -3 tbsp

Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp 

Cashews -10 nos

Pistachios - 5 nos 

How to make 

1. Take a bowl and add the custard powder .Mix it with 1 cup of water until its smooth and lump free
2. Take a heavy bottomed pan, add the remaining 1 1/2 cup water and sugar .Stir continuously till the sugar is dissolved.
3. Once this reaches boiling stage add the custard powder slurry .Mix continuously on medium heat 
4. As the mixture thickens add ghee little by little .
5. Add the cardamom powder and mix well
6. Cook until the mixture turns glossy , leaving the sides of the pan and turning translucent
7. Take a greased plate and spread the chopped cashews and pistachios evenly 
8. Transfer the halwa to the greased plate 
9. Once cooled cut and serve 

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