Halwa

There are various types of halva (Urdu: حلوہ) category sweets in Pakistan, distinguished by the region and the content from which they are prepared. Most common are the ones made from semolina, ghee and sugar, garnished with dried fruits and nuts. Carrot halwa^[11] (called gaajar ka halwa) is also popular, as is halva made from tender bottle gourds and chanay ki daal |” چنی کی دال “. Karachi Halva is a specialty dessert from Karachi, Sindh. In Urdu, the word Halva حلوہ denotes sweets while pastry maker is called Halvai حلواى.