The internet is drooling over it — the trending viral halwa that’s taken Instagram and YouTube by storm. With its glossy texture, luxurious garnishes, and rich flavour, this halwa isn’t just food – it’s a vibe.
Whether you saw it in a street food reel or a fusion twist from a home chef, here’s how you can recreate the viral halwa recipe in your own kitchen!
Ingredients (Basic Viral Halwa Version)
- 1 cup suji (semolina)
- ¾ cup ghee (yes, lots of it!)
- ¾ cup sugar or jaggery
- 2½ cups hot water or milk
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
- Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews)
- Few strands of saffron (optional)
- Edible silver vark or rose petals (for garnish)
Step-by-Step Recipe
1. Roast the suji and add hot milk
In a thick-bottomed pan, heat ghee and add suji. Roast on low flame till it turns golden brown and aromatic then add hot milk in it. Leave it for 20 min.
2. Heat ghee in a pan and add sugar
Take a pan, heat ghee, add sugar and mix well until it get’s caramelized.
3. Mix Suji in the caramelized mixture.
Now we’ll take the suji which we used in our 1st step and add it in the caramelized mixture which we made in 2nd step. Mix and cook well.
4. Flavor it And Top with love
Add cardamom powder/ saffron/ rose essence at this stage and Garnish with roasted nuts, silver vark, and rose petals. Serve hot.
Final Thoughts
The viral halwa trend is proof that traditional Indian desserts can be both timeless and trendy. Whether you stick to the classic or add your own twist.
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