Karachi Halwa I

1. Soak semolina in 1 1/2 cups water for half an hour.

2. Drain off excess water.

3. Keep aside.

4. Microwave 3 tbsp ghee on HIGH for 30 seconds uncovered.

5. Add cashewnuts and microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes uncovered.

6. Remove cashewnuts onto a separate plate.

7. Add sugar to the same ghee and 3 tbsp water.

8. Mix.

9. Microwave on HIGH for 2.

10. 5 minutes uncovered.

11. Stir once in between.

12. Add semolina, remaining ghee and cardamom powder.

13. Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes uncovered.

14. Stir once in between.

15. Add essence, walnuts and cashews.

16. Mix well.

17. Serve with hot puris and spicy chickpeas.

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Nutrient	Quantity
Total fats	29.6735 g
Protein	22.2516 g
Carbohydrates	380.4681 g
Energy	1880.665 kCal
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:3 undifferentiated	2.9078 g
Water	66.4913 g
Aspartic acid	0.8651 g
Calcium, Ca	101.4338 mg
Fiber, total dietary	9.313 g
Niacin	10.1135 mg
Arginine	0.7799 g
Riboflavin	0.9718 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 20:1	0.109 g
Glutamic acid	7.6336 g
Sodium, Na	11.9338 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:1 undifferentiated	0.0292 g
Total lipid (fat)	29.6735 g
Manganese, Mn	3.9499 mg
Proline	2.3296 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:0	2.1833 g
Sucrose	250.4548 g
Choline, total	0.109 mg
Sugars, total	250.4548 g
Serine	0.9987 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:0	0.5794 g
Vitamin B-6	0.195 mg
Selenium, Se	149.298 g
Ash	2.3242 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:1 undifferentiated	6.3416 g
Pantothenic acid	0.9686 mg
Phenylalanine	1.0287 g
Copper, Cu	0.3797 mg
Thiamin	1.3742 mg
Methionine	0.3307 g
Iron, Fe	9.6124 mg
Carbohydrate, by difference	380.4681 g
Phosphorus, P	247.445 mg
Folate, total	305.61 g
Alanine	0.6212 g
Valine	0.9018 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:2 undifferentiated	15.1025 g
Glycine	0.6697 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 14:0	0.0063 g
Zinc, Zn	2.5763 mg
Isoleucine	0.8183 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	18.0103 g
Leucine	1.4479 g
Folate, DFE	435.87 g
Tryptophan	0.2705 g
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	2.1 mg
Phytosterols	52.56 mg
Folic acid	185.37 g
Tyrosine	0.5561 g
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	4.0875 g
Fatty acids, total saturated	2.7983 g
Histidine	0.4292 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	6.5071 g
Threonine	0.5594 g
Folate, food	120.24 g
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.5432 mg
Magnesium, Mg	107.3288 mg
Lysine	0.4058 g
Potassium, K	495.745 mg
Cystine	0.5979 g

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Sugar	1.25 cups	1007.475	251.995	0
Ghee	0.5 cup	0	0	0
Semolina	1 cup	601.2	121.6261	1.7535
Water	3 tablespoons	0	0	0
Cardamom	5	31.1	6.847	0.67
Cashew	0 cup	0	0	0
pineapple essence	1 teaspoon	0	0	0
walnut	0 cup	240.89	0	27.25