In this article we will analyze the impact of Sohan halwa in today's society, exploring its implications in different areas. Sohan halwa has been the subject of research and debate in recent years, and its influence is evident in areas such as technology, politics, culture and economics. Through this analysis, we will seek to understand the extent to which Sohan halwa has transformed our way of thinking, interacting and living in the contemporary world. Likewise, we will examine the challenges and opportunities that Sohan halwa presents for the future, taking into account the diverse perspectives and opinions on the matter.
Course | Dessert |
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Place of origin | Old Delhi, India |
Region or state | Punjab |
Main ingredients | cornflour, sugar, milk, water |
Variations | Almonds , Walnuts |
Other information | Halva |
Sohan halwa (Urdu سوہن حلوہ; [ˈsoːɦən ˈɦəlʋaː]) is a traditional Mughlai dessert from Punjab, popular in the Indian subcontinent, which is a variety of dense, sweet confection or halwa. Gheewala halwa is popular for sohan halwa since the Mughal era.
It is made by boiling a mixture of water, sugar, milk, and cornflour until it becomes solid. Saffron is used for flavoring. Ghee is used to prevent it from sticking to the pan. Almonds, pistachios, and cardamom seeds are added. Unlike most other halwa dishes in the Indian subcontinent, it is solid, similar to its Middle Eastern counterparts.
In Old Delhi, in 1790, a Ghantewala sweet shop established during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II made sohan halwa. It was a popular attraction, but in 2015 it closed due to a lack of profitability.
This sweet was originally called sohan in Khariboli (Hindi). The name is etymologically derived from the Sanskrit word shobhan[citation needed]. According to John T. Platts' Dictionary of Urdu, Classical Hindi and English, the sweet was named after one Sohan Lal.
Sohan halwa has been commercially produced by traditional confectioners for decades. It is brittle and caramelised, usually made into discs of 5-6mm thickness or as square bite-size pieces. It is usually packaged in intricately designed tin cylinders. In recent years other packages have also been common.
The Mughals, who were of Persian descent, made this .