 A variation of sohan halwa in the form of a circular disc | |
| Course | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | India and Pakistan |
| Region or state | Punjab and Old Delhi |
| Main ingredients | cornflour, sugar, milk and water |
| Variations | Almonds and Walnuts |
| Other information | Halva |
Sohan halwa (Urdu سوہن حلوہ; [ˈsoːɦən ˈɦəlʋaː]) is a traditional Mughlai[1] dessert from Punjab, popular in the Indian subcontinent, which is a variety of dense, sweet confection or halwa. Gheewala halwa is popular for sohan halwa since the Mughal era.
It is made by boiling a mixture of water, sugar, milk, and cornflour until it becomes solid. Saffron is used for flavoring. Ghee is used to prevent it from sticking to the pan. Almonds, pistachios, and cardamom seeds are added. Unlike most other halwa dishes in the Indian subcontinent, it is solid, similar to its Middle Eastern counterparts.
Sohan Halwa is a very important part of Pakistani cuisine, particularly Saraiki cuisine. One of its varieties, known as Multani or Hafiz Sohan Halwa, is very popular in Pakistan and among Pakistani diaspora across the globe.
- ^ "Not Butter Chicken, Delhi Was Once Renowned For Its Sohan Halwa, Brief History Of The Sweet". Slurrp. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
The Mughals, who were of Persian descent, made this [Sohan].