Halwa Puri

  Halwa Puri is a popular breakfast dish in Pakistan and India. It consists of crispy, deep-fried puri (a type of bread) and a sweet and fragrant halwa (a type of pudding) made with semolina, sugar, and ghee.

Here's a simple recipe for Halwa Puri:

Ingredients:

For the Halwa:

1 cup semolina (sooji)

1 cup sugar

1 cup ghee or clarified butter

4 cups water

1/4 cup chopped almonds and pistachios (optional)

1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Instructions:

In a deep saucepan, heat the ghee over medium heat.

Add the semolina and stir continuously until it turns light golden brown and fragrant.

Add water to the semolina mixture and stir well to avoid lumps.

Add sugar and cardamom powder and continue stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to thicken.

Reduce the heat to low and let the halwa cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once the halwa has thickened to a pudding-like consistency and the ghee separates from the mixture, remove it from the heat and garnish with chopped nuts (if desired).

For the Puri:

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup water

Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.

Gradually add water and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a ball.

Dust the work surface and rolling pin with some flour. Flatten one of the balls and roll it out into a thin circle (about 5-6 inches in diameter).

Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.

Once the oil is hot, gently drop the rolled-out dough into the oil and fry until it turns golden brown and crispy.

Use a slotted spoon to remove the puri from the oil and place it on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.

Repeat the process with the remaining dough portions.

To Serve:

Serve the hot and crispy puri with the warm and fragrant halwa on the side. Enjoy!