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Ice Halwa | Traditional Dessert From Mumbai, India | TasteAtlas
Ice Halwa | Traditional Dessert From Mumbai, India | TasteAtlas
Ice Halwa | Traditional Dessert From Mumbai, India | TasteAtlas
Ice Halwa | Traditional Dessert From Mumbai, India | TasteAtlas
Ice Halwa | Traditional Dessert From Mumbai, India | TasteAtlas

Ice halwa

(Bombay halwa, Mahim halwa, Mumbai ice halwa, Bombay ice halwa, Paper halwa, आइस हलवा)

Ice halwa is an Indian dessert made with milk, starch or flour, and various flavorings and toppings. It comes in the form of thinly rolled square-shaped sheets. This dessert is traditionally associated with Mumbai. Typically, the main ingredients include milk, ghee, sugar, and cornstarch or sooji (semolina).


When cooked and thickened, the mixture is rolled into a thin layer and is then garnished, typically with slivered almonds and pistachios. Thinly rolled sheets are then allowed to set and chill before they are cut into smaller pieces. This dessert is usually flavored with cardamom, and apart from the standard white version, it often includes saffron, which gives the dessert a vibrant yellow tint.


Food colorings are also commonly used.