How long does Bombay Ice Halwa take?

16 minutes from start to finish. That is 6 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Bombay Ice Halwa serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Bombay Ice Halwa vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Bombay Ice Halwa?

¼ cup Maida, ¼ cup Ghee, ½ cup Sugar, ¼ cup Milk, ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder, as needed Saffron, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Bombay Ice Halwa?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Bombay Ice Halwa?

About 193 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Bombay Ice Halwa

Name: Bombay Ice Halwa
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients: ¼ cup Ghee; ¼ cup Maida; ½ cup Sugar; ¼ cup Milk; ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder; as needed Saffron; for garnish Almonds, Finely Chopped; for garnish Dry Rose Petals

16 min
not spicy
Serves 6

Prep 6 min · Cook 10 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Mahim Ice halwa, Mumbai ice halwa · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

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Bombay ice halwa, or Mahim ice halwa, of ghee, maida, sugar and milk rolled paper-thin. Serves 6, 16 minutes plus an hour to set, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Party

Ingredients

8 items

6 people

Ghee¼ cup
Maida¼ cup
Sugar½ cup
Milk¼ cup
Cardamom Powder¼ tsp
Saffronas needed
Almonds, Finely Choppedfor garnish
Dry Rose Petalsfor garnish

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	193kcal	1158kcal
Protein	1g	6g
Carbohydrate	23g	138g
Fat	11g	66g
Fibre	0.3g	1.8g
Sugar	18g	109g

Cookd masalas for maida

Method

1
In a pan, combine the ghee, maida, sugar and milk. Mix well. Keep it on a low heat and keep cooking until it thickens.
GheeMaidaSugarMilk
2
Add the cardamom powder and food colour, and if using saffron, soak it in some warm milk and add. Cook until it releases from the pan and is a stretchy dough.
Cardamom PowderSaffron
3
Transfer this between 2 greased parchment papers, roll it out as thin as possible.
4
Add the almond slivers and rose petals as garnish. Allow it to cool and dry for an hour. Cut into squares and serve. If storing, place between sheets of parchment paper.
AlmondsDry Rose Petals

Before you start

How long does Bombay Ice Halwa take?: 16 minutes from start to finish. That is 6 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Bombay Ice Halwa serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Bombay Ice Halwa vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Bombay Ice Halwa spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Bombay Ice Halwa?: ¼ cup Maida, ¼ cup Ghee, ½ cup Sugar, ¼ cup Milk, ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder, as needed Saffron, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Bombay Ice Halwa?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Bombay Ice Halwa?: About 193 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.