Mahim Halwa

Mangalore - Goa - Sweets
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Ingredients

QuantityMeasureIngredients
2TablespoonAlmonds
4NosCardamoms
3TeacupDalda (Vegetable Ghee)
1TeacupFlour, Maida - (American Pillsbury)
3TeacupSugar
1TeacupWater

Method

Mix water, sugar and flour. Add one cup of Dalda* and cook, stirring all the time. Gradually, add little by little rest of the Dalda, and stir. When the mixture and Dalda start to separate, form the mixture in a ball, and spread on a greased thali, and flatten it. Sprinkle blanched and sliced almonds and cardamom powder. When cooled, cut it into 12 pieces.

*Dalda is a branded vegetable fat, available in India.  You can use any solid vegetable shortening.

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