Bread halwa

 Bread halwa 

Bread halwa is quick, easy, simple and lip smacking dessert. It is prepared by roasting bread crumbs in butter and then mixing with sugar and water. Bread halwa can be served as a dessert or can be consumed as a sweet snack. 

Recipe notes -

1. I have used Nutralite butter. Instead, ghee can be used.

2. I have used store bought white bread crumbs. 

3. I have leftover brown bread sides with me. I used that in this recipe.

4. Add sugar to taste.

5. Add dry fruits according to your preference. 

Ingredients -

2 tbsp + 1 tbsp butter

1 cup leftover bread sides

1 cup bread crumbs 

2 tbsp almonds chopped/ sliced

2 tbsp cashews chopped/ sliced

1 tsp cardamom powder

1/2 cup sugar

1-1/2 cup water

2 tbsp milk powder 

Method - 

1. Take leftover bread sides in mixer jar. 

2. Grind it to fine crumbs. Leftover bread sides crumbs are ready.  

3. Heat 2 tablespoon butter in a wok on slow flame. 

4. Add leftover bread sides crumbs and bread crumbs.  

5. Mix and fry on medium flame until golden. Keep stirring. Be careful it should not get burnt. Slow the flame. 

6. Add cardamom powder, almonds and cashews. Mix well. 

7. Add sugar and mix. 

8. Cook on slow flame for 2-3 minutes. 

9. Add water and mix. Cook on slow flame for 2-3 minutes or until water is absorbed by the bread crumbs. 

10. Add 1 tablespoon butter and mix. 

11. Add milk powder and mix well. 

12. Cook on slow flame for 2 minutes. Stir continuously. Switch off the flame. 

13. Cover and keep aside for 5 minutes. 

14. After 5 minutes mix well. Bread halwa is ready. 

15. Add in serving plate and garnish with chopped nuts.  

16. Serve it hot or chilled. Both ways it tastes delicious. 

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