Bread Halwa is an Indian dessert prepared using a combination of bread, sugar, milk and ghee. It is my favorite, I have tried both versions with milk and without milk each has a unique taste. Last week we attended a wedding at Chennai where they served a delicious bread halwa with a non-veg dinner. I loved the halwa so much so wanted to recreate it and it turned out so perfect.
About Bread Halwa
Bread halwa is a delicious Indian sweet made using bread, ghee, sugar and milk. Flavored with cardamom or saffron, garnished with cashews this sweet is sure a show stealer. Bread Halwa is one of the most popular desserts served in weddings and other special occasions. The preparation of bread halwa can be made in 2 ways : with milk and without milk. I have posted both the versions so do try as per your liking. Both versions tastes so good but if you want more shelf life then go in for the version without milk. This Bread Halwa Recipe is easy to make with minimum and available ingredients in your kitchen and also can be made under 30 minutes. This sweet does not require lot of labor like other halwa recipes where we need to keep stirring until the desired consistency is reached. Bread Halwa can be served warm or at room temperature. This sweet is traditionally served with biryani and it is a great combo. This recipe comes together under 30 minutes so very quick to make in the last minute too. You can serve bread halwa hot or warm or even at room temperature. If you chill it bring it to room temperature and serve it else slightly heat it up and the ghee will start oozing out, yum! Mittu loves it chilled too so it is purely your wish.
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Bread Halwa 2 ways
I have shared 2 versions of Bread Halwa here :
Bread Halwa with milk Bread Halwa without milk
Bread Halwa Video
Bread Halwa Ingredients
Bread – White bread slices are best for this halwa. You can remove the edges or use them as I have did. Sugar – White granulated sugar is used for this. Ghee – Use homemade ghee which is best however you can use store bought ghee too. Milk – Use boiled full fat milk. Nuts – You can use cashews and raisins too. I have used just cashews. You can add almonds too. Flavoring – Cardamom powder adds a mild flavoring to this sweet.
Bread Halwa Recipe with milk – Step by Step
1.Take 4 bread slices cut them into small cubes and set it aside. You can add with edges or remove them. I add it these days as it makes no major difference in taste. 2.To a pan add 2 tablespoon ghee then 3 tablespoon cashews broken. Fry until golden brown, remove and set aside. In total we need 1/3 cup ghee but we add it little by little. 3.Now add the bread cubes. 4.Fry the bread cubes until golden brown. 5.Add 1 and 1/2 cups boiled milk. 6.Mash and cook for 2-3 minutes. Bread does not take much time to cook. 7.Once cooked add 1/3 cup sugar. 8.Mix well and the mixture turns goey like this. Keep stirring and cooking for 2 minutes. 9.Add little more ghee along with 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder 10.Cook until the halwa starts to leave the sides of the pan. 11.Now add remaining ghee. 12.Give a quick mix. 13.Add ghee fried cashews. 14.Bread halwa is ready. 15.When you take the bread halwa with a spoon or ladle it should fall off easily without sticking – this is the perfect consistency. Enjoy bread halwa hot or warm!
Bread Halwa Recipe without milk
This version of bread halwa without milk uses less sugar and ghee. Bread Halwa is my favorite, I have already tried a bread halwa recipe with milk and posted but this version is without milk. This recipe is easy to make with minimum and available ingredients in your kitchen. Serve warm!
Expert Tips
You can use either brown or white bread as per your choice and availability. But white bread is best. I used regular milk bread, but you can use any bread. If using sweet bread adjust sugar quantity accordingly. I added just cashews, you can add raisins if you prefer. Add ghee little by little, once the stickiness is reduced you can stop adding. Fry the bread pieces till golden brown. Don’t compromise on ghee, then you will not get the desired halwa texture and consistency. When it turns into a mass, ghee will start to ooze out at the sides that is the correct stage to switch off. The final consistency should be goey not thick and should leave the sides of the pan. Keeps well for 2 days if refrigerated. While serving just heat it and serve. The version without milk keeps well for more time also needs less sugar and ghee when compared to milk version.
Serving & Storage Suggestion
Bread Halwa can be served as such warm or at room temperature. This halwa keeps well in room temperature for one day. If refrigerated you can extend shelf life up to 2 days. If you have any more questions about this Bread Halwa Recipe do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter . Tried this Bread Halwa Recipe? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.