Coconut Custard Halwa

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry custard powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • Almonds and pistachios (chopped, for garnish)

Method:

  1. In a bowl, mix 1 cup of coconut milk with vanilla custard powder. Stir well to avoid lumps.
  2. Heat a pan and pour the vanilla mixture into it.
  3. Stir continuously over medium heat until it thickens.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of ghee and a portion of chopped almonds and pistachios. Mix well.
  5. Pour the thickened vanilla custard into a decorative plate or tray and spread it evenly. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
  6. In another bowl, mix the remaining 1 cup of coconut milk with the strawberry custard powder, stirring to avoid lumps.
  7. Heat a pan and add the strawberry mixture. Stir continuously until it thickens.
  8. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee and more chopped nuts. Mix well.
  9. Take out the set vanilla layer from the fridge and pour the strawberry mixture on top, spreading it evenly.
  10. Garnish with additional almonds and pistachios.
  11. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes or until fully set.
  12. Cut into square pieces and serve chilled.