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Ghaas Ka Halwa

This simple and delicious ghaas ka halwa is a crowd-pleasing pudding made with china grass or agar agar, perfect for dessert you want to make ahead of time!
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Asian, Indian, Pakistani
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Milk 500 mL
  • ¾ -1 cup Sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp Agar agar powder
  • 1 teaspoon Green Cardamom powder
  • 5-10 drops Food Coloring
  • 10-15 Almonds sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a heavy bottom pot on low-medium, add most of the milk - (about 1.5 cups, leaving ½ cup aside)
  • Add sugar, cardamom powder and food color (if using).
  • Stir the milk frequently.
  • Add the agar agar powder (china grass) and the remaining ½ cup of milk to a separate bowl. Mix well.
  • Slowly stream in the agar agar mix into the hot boiling milk. Keep stirring, using a whisk, so no lumps form.
  • Adjust sugar or cardamom powder at this point if you like.
  • Let the milk boil for a few minutes. Once ready, pour into a deep dish or individual bowls.
  • Garnish with sliced almonds and set it for 2-4 hours, at room temperature or in the fridge.
  • Once ready to serve, cut into the desired size and serve.
Keyword agar agar pudding, china grass halwa, china grass pudding