My colleague Mahipal, who -- like all folks at Rediff editorial, a team that has worked together for aeons -- is also a friend, well-wisher, desk buddy etc, was looking for Black Carrot Halwa.

Amidst the bustling streets of Lucknow, Haji Abdul Shakur is renowned for its exquisite phirni and habshi halwa. The creamy texture of the phirni, infused with the essences of saffron and cardamom, ...

Budget Halwa Ceremony 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Halwa ceremony for the Union Budget 2024. (File photo) Union Budget 2025 Halwa Ceremony: The customary Halwa ceremony ...

(Photo Credit: Instagram/@foodwalebhaiya) Few desserts in Indian cuisine can match the nostalgic charm and allure of Gajar Ka Halwa. This classic winter delicacy, with its blend of grated carrots ...

The fame of Ghantewala’s sweets, specially its Sohan Halwa, Karachi Halwa, Habshi Halwa, and Dal Moth, spread far bringing British colonial masters and later political dignitaries to the steps ...

Sometimes, they hurt by simply staying alive. Consider, for instance, Habshi Halwa — a rich, delicious, dark and sticky sweet that is commonly available all across South Asia. Then consider its ...

Chicken butt Kadhai, Lauki ka mussalam, Paneer Changezi, Desi Masoor to relish with breads like Doli Roti, Peshawari naan etc, with sweet delight of Habshi Halwa, Lab e Shereen, along with many more ...

to the more unusual aloe vera halwa and white carrot halwa, Sheeren Bhavan offers a delightful exploration of Indian sweets. Their signature habshi halwa, made with black gram flour and ghee, is a ...

There's something extremely satisfying about digging into a bowl of piping hot halwa. It defines comfort in the truest sense and feels like a warm hug. It has the power to elevate our mood in a ...

Who doesn't love a good old halwa? It's a quintessential Indian dessert that has won the hearts of people all around the world. Whether it's the traditional suji (semolina) halwa or the rich and ...

all prepared using ghee made in-house. Our favourites are gond (natural plant-based glue) ka halwa, sohan halwa, habshi halwa, safed gajar ka halwa and gajar ka halwa. Habshi halwa is black and has ...

For a better flavour, substitute the ground cardamom with 5-6 cardamom pods, ground to a fine powder in a mortar and pestle. You should have around 4 – 4 ½ cups grated carrots for this recipe ...