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Pistachio Halva

Pistachio Halva

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An aromatic Indian dessert made with pistachios, khoya, cardamom, and saffron, slow-cooked in ghee for special occasions and celebrations.

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Recipe from Mehedi Abedin, R1F4T, MD Abu Siyam (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This rich and fragrant halva combines pistachios, milk, and khoya. It is typically served during celebrations and special occasions, in small, chilled squares.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time40 min
  • Resting1 hr
  • Total2 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$10.39 $1.48 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

7 people
  • $2.00
  • $0.25
  • $0.11
  • $7.76
  • $0.27

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Soak the pistachios for 1 hour, remove the skins, and blend them with a little milk to create a smooth paste.
  2. Heat the ghee in a shallow pan, add the pistachio paste, and stir over medium heat until the raw smell disappears.
  3. Add the khoya and sugar, then mix well. ≈ 4 min
  4. Gradually add the milk and stir until the mixture thickens.
  5. Add the cardamom and saffron, and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  6. When the mixture is thick like halva, remove from the heat and pour onto a greased, shallow dish. ≈ 3 min
  7. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and let cool.

The bill

Pistachio Halva

  • 130 g of pistachios$2.00
  • 250 ml of milk$0.25
  • 100 g of sugar, to taste$0.11
  • 110 g of ghee$7.76
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom$0.27

Total$10.39

that's $1.48 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 130 g of pistachios
  • 200 g of khoa
  • 250 ml of milk
  • 100 g of sugar, to taste
  • 110 g of ghee
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom
  • A few strands of saffron (optional)
  • Chopped pistachios for decoration

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