Indian Halwa Dessert Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sifted flour
3/4 cup chopped mixed nuts
1/2 cup finely shredded coconut - process in food processor to get the fine kind that is sold at indian grocers
dash salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
optional whipped cream , fresh fruit like strawberries or mangoes

Directions:

Melt butter and then add flour, nuts, coconut, salt and cardomom.
Blend in the sugar.
Mix well.
Cool for a few minutes.
Then combine milk and almond extract stirring constantly over medium heat.
Stir until mixture is thick and takes on a glossy apperance about 10 minutes or so
This dessert can be served hot or cold.
When cold, it can be unmolded from the pan and cut into squares.
Serve with whipped cream and fresh fruit like strawberries or mangoes , is optional

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	154.47 Kcal (647 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.18g	19%
Cholesterol	21.61mg	7%
Sodium	32.75mg	1%
Potassium	118.82mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.23g	3%
Sugars	6.94g	28%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	3%
Protein	2.81g	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	59.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	235.34 Kcal (985 kJ)
Calories from fat	166.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.55g	19%
Cholesterol	32.93mg	7%
Sodium	49.89mg	1%
Potassium	181.02mg	3%
Total Carbs	14.07g	3%
Sugars	10.58g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	3%
Protein	4.29g	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.5mg	2%
Calcium	90.6mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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