Leftover: Bread

Double Roti ka Halwa (Bread Halwa)

Name: Double Roti ka Halwa (Bread Halwa)
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: Stale bread: 6 slices; Ghee: 2 tbsp; Milk: 1 cup; Sugar: 1/4 cup; Cardamom: 3, crushed; Almonds or cashews: 1 tbsp, chopped

Five or six slices left in the packet and starting to dry? Fry them in ghee and cook in milk for a delicious halwa.

Cooking time20 mins

Serves3 people

Nutrition (per serving)

352kcal

8.5gProtein

47gCarbs

15gFats

Ingredients

Method

Step 1
Trim the crusts if you like, then tear the bread into small pieces.
Step 2
Heat the ghee in a karahi on medium heat and fry the bread for 4-5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
Step 3
Add the milk and cardamom. The bread will soak it up; keep mashing with a spoon.
Step 4
Add the sugar and stir on low heat for 5-6 minutes until the halwa leaves the sides of the pan.
Step 5
Top with almonds or cashews and serve warm.

Chef's Tips

It's sweet and rich in ghee; keep portions small with diabetes or fat loss.
Add a little khoya with the milk for an even creamier halwa.

Storage

Fridge for 2 days; serve warm.

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