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Karachi Halwa made in Barmer, Rajasthan is in discussion in the country and abroad these days. Some families of Barmer are still making this dessert from Karachi, Pakistan in a traditional way.
Highlights
- 6 months of poor pudding became the first choice of people
- Famous Barmer’s Karachi Halwa, not country, abroad
- This pudding, which resembles jelly, is also crossing the sea 7
A special dessert in Barmer district bordering the India-Pakistan border is on the tongue of the people these days, it is Karachi Halwa…. Colorful in appearance, extremely special in taste. The special thing is that it does not spoil for six months. The roots of this dessert are connected to the city of Karachi in Pakistan from where this tradition came to India after sharing. Some families of Barmer have kept it till date. Today Local 18 is telling you the recipe of Karachi Halwa, so that you too can make it from home.
To make Karachi Halwa, first make a thick solution by mixing a bowl and water in a bowl. Keep in mind that there is no lump in it. Now make sugar syrup by adding sugar and water to a bowl. If the syrup of a wire is made, then the solution of the shrine has to be added to it slowly. Stir it on low flame until it becomes transparent. Now add some ghee and keep mixing. As the ghee starts, the pudding will start shining.
Karachi pudding is ready in 1-2 hours
Now add chopped dry fruits, cardamom powder and color or saffron. When the pudding starts leaving the pan, then put it in a ghee plate and spread it. After cooling, it has to be cut into square pieces and then it can be served to the guests. It takes about 1-2 hours to make this halwa.
Demand remains across 7 sea
From Barmer, they are sending this halwa to countries like Mumbai, Chennai, Surat, Ahmedabad, Jaipur as well as London, America. Karachi Halwa is shiny and slightly like jelly. It is prepared from desi ghee, dryfruits and special aromatic spices. Its most special thing is that it does not spoil for a long time.
Karachi Halwa does not spoil for 6 months
Mukesh Khatri, who makes Karachi Halwa, tells Local 18 that Karachi Halwa does not spoil even 5 to 6 months without freeze. This is the reason why people send it across the border as a gift and there is tremendous demand among Indians settled abroad. This pudding is sold from Rs 600 to Rs 1200.
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Active in digital journalism since a decade. Travel started with News18Hindi from December 2020. Prior to News18 Hindi, Lokmat, Hindustan, Rajasthan Patrika, India News website reporting, election, sports and various days … Read more
