How To Make Omani Halwa (ഒമാനി ഹൽവ)

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can be lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a similar floral note.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

Melt 6 cups of ghee in a large pot over low heat.

Add 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.

Incorporate 1 tablespoon of rose water, 1 cup of saffron, 1 cup of cardamom, and 1 cup of cinnamon, mixing well.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of cornstarch with a little water to form a slurry.

Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the pot, stirring continuously.

Cook the mixture over low heat until it thickens, about 15 minutes.

Stir in 1 cup of nutmeg, 1 cup of orange zest, and 1 cup of lemon zest for added flavor.

Add 1 cup of food coloring if desired, mixing until evenly distributed.

Fold in 1 cup of mixed nuts, ensuring they are well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a greased dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Allow the halwa to cool at room temperature until set, about 1 hour.

Cut into squares or diamond shapes for serving.

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