Ingredients of Pistachio Halwa:

• 1 1/2 cups shelled pistachio nuts
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 1/2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 1/2 tsp butter or ghee
• Few drops vanilla essence

How to make Pistachio Halwa:

• Soak pistachio nuts in boiling water for 35 minutes.
• Grease and base-line an 7 ” square plate.
• Drain pistachio nuts thoroughly and grind with milk until finely chopped.
• Stir in sugar.
• Heat a large frying pan, add butter or ghee and melt over a low to medium heat.
• Add nut paste and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is very thick.
• Stir in vanilla essence, then spread into prepared greased plate.
• Leave to cool completely, then cut into Square or diamond shape pieces.
• Pistachio Halwa is ready to serve.
• Enjoy!