Habshi Halwa Recipe (Multani Sohan Halwa) – Homemade & Authentic
Cook With Faiza brings you a rich, traditional Habshi Halwa recipe, also known as Multani Sohan Halwa, made with milk, ghee, dry fruits, and cocoa powder. This soft and chewy halwa is a beloved Pakistani mithai perfect for festive occasions like Eid, weddings, or family gatherings

Habshi Halwa
Ingredients
Habshi Halwa, also known as Multani Sohan Halwa, is a rich, traditional Pakistani dessert made with milk, flour, ghee, sugar, cocoa powder, and a mix of nuts. This deeply flavorful mithai has a fudgy texture and aromatic cardamom essence. Perfect for festivals like Eid, weddings, or as a luxurious homemade treat.
Habshi Halwa
Habshi Halwa
Instructions
Step 1: Curdle the Milk
- In a large pan, add the milk and bring it to a boil.
- Once it starts boiling, add the citric acid solution, turn off the heat, and cover the pan. Let it sit until the milk curdles and separates.
Step 2: Cook the Mixture
- Once separated, turn the heat to high and cook the mixture until the water starts to reduce.
- Add unsweetened cocoa powder and green cardamom powder, and stir well.
Step 3: Add Remaining Ingredients
- When only about 1 cup of water is left in the pan, turn off the flame.
- Mix in the sugar, vinegar, plain flour, and half the ghee.
- Turn the flame to low-medium and stir continuously.
Step 4: Incorporate Ghee and Glucose
- Add the remaining ghee one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly.
- When the ghee starts to float on top, add walnuts, almonds, and liquid glucose.
- Stir until the mixture becomes completely dry and glossy.
Step 5: Set and Garnish
- Transfer the halwa mixture into a greased tray and level it out.
- Garnish with the remaining nuts and pistachios.
- Let it cool completely.
- Cut into squares and serve.
💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Habshi Halwa
- • Always use full-fat milk for best results.
- • Stir continuously to avoid burning or sticking.
- • Ensure there’s no water left before adding liquid glucose.
- • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 15
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 406kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30.1g47%
- Saturated Fat 20g100%
- Cholesterol 50mg17%
- Sodium 50mg3%
- Potassium 180mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 29g10%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 6.5g13%
- Vitamin A 250 IU
- Calcium 120 mg
- Iron 0.8 mg
- Vitamin D 10 IU
- Vitamin E 1 mg
- Folate 10 mcg
- Magnesium 25 mg
- Zinc 0.6 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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