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Sweet Classic Vermicelli Halwa with Cardamom
A rich and aromatic Classic Vermicelli Halwa made with butter, cardamom, rose essence, and almonds. A quick homemade Indian dessert with a soft, glossy finish and classic flavour.
Why You Will Love Classic Vermicelli Halwa
Classic Vermicelli Halwa is simple to make and turns out rich, glossy, and full of warm cardamom sweetness. It is the kind of sweet that works for celebrations or just when you want something homemade and comforting.
Quick Homemade Classic Vermicelli Halwa with Rose Essence
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Classic Vermicelli Halwa
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Refrigerate: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings depending on slice size 1x
- Category: Appetizers and Snacks
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Indian
Description
This Classic Vermicelli Halwa is one of those sweets that looks fancy but honestly comes together quicker than you’d expect. The texture turns soft and glossy, and the almonds on top add the prettiest crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 box vermicelli
- 250 g butter
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup almonds halved
- 1.5 litres boiling water
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon rose essence
- Colouring 2 teaspoons yellow and 2 teaspoons red
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt 250g butter and toss in 1 box vermicelli, stirring until the vermicelli turns a deep golden brown.
- Pour in 1.5 litres of boiling water and stir until the noodles soften.
- Add 3 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon cardamom/elachi powder, 1 teaspoon rose essence, 2 teaspoons yellow colouring, and 2 teaspoons red colouring.
- Keep stirring because the mixture thickens quickly.
- Cook until the halwa pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- When the spoon leaves a clean trail behind it, you’re done.
- Spoon it into a greased dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of halved almonds over the warm top, or use coloured nibbed almonds if you prefer that extra festive look.
- Chill the halwa in the fridge until fully set, then cut into neat blocks.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Ureshani
Classic Vermicelli Halwa brings together buttery toasted vermicelli, warm cardamom, and a smooth texture. A beautiful Indian sweet that sets perfectly and works for any festive table.
Classic Vermicelli Halwa offers a rich buttery base with warm cardamom and a soft, glossy finish that makes every slice satisfying. Anyone who enjoys classic sweets will appreciate how simple it is to prepare and how beautifully it sets with almost no effort.
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