SLC-S31W1-"My taste My Culture/ (Lahori Halwa Puri Delight)!"

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*༻꧂Good Morning Steemians༻꧂*

Assalam-O-Alaikum!

A hearty welcome to my blog everyone. I hope all of you doing well and enjoying your day. I am happy to be part of this cooking challenge organized by @alexanderpeace ma’am. Cooking is not just about food. It is about culture and memories. It is about love served on a plate. This challenge give a beautiful chance to express creativity. Share traditional flavors with everyone. May Allah bless all of you with joy, success and blessings.

Halwa Puri : My Traditional Dish Of Lahore

*It is not just a food. It is a part of culture. The puri the sweet halwa and flavorful chickpeas has a awesome taste. It brings comfort and tradition in every bite.*

*༻꧂Prepare a meal (not snacks) that represents your root and identity and show us the recipes and procedure of preparation.༻꧂*

Ingredients Required For Chickpea Curry :

Chickpea Boiled Half Kg

Onion Three Medium

Tomatoes Two Medium

Garlic Paste One Spoon

Red Chilli Powder Two Spoon

Black Pepper One Spoon

Cumin Powder One Spoon

Coriander Powder One Spoon

Garam Masala One Spoon

Salt One Spoon Or Own Taste

Turmeric Powder Half Spoon

Curd Four Spoon

Ingredients Required For Halwa :

Suji (Semolina) Two Cups Sugar Two Cups Ghee Two Cups Almonds Own Taste Raisins Own Taste Water One Jug

Ingredients Required For Puri :

All-purpose flour (Maida) One Cup Ghee One Spoon Salt Own Taste Water Own Need

Procedure :

The First Step: Making Spicy Lahori Chana

*Step 1:*

I add ghee in a pan on the stove. Then I add chopped onions. I sautéed until golden. After that I added garlic paste. I fried it well. When it was cooked. I added tomatoes and let them soften. Finally I added salt, red chilli powder and turmeric. Icooked everything together until the masala was well fried.

*Step 2:*

When the masala is perfectly cook. I added yogurt. I cooked it until it blended nicely. At the same time I took a few boiled chickpeas. I mashed them well. I added them back into the pan. After mixing everything properly. I add the other spices.

*Step 3:*

I add the boil chickpeas. I mixed them well. Then I added about a glass of water. I let it cook for two to three minutes. Finally I added green chillies and finished the dish.

Making Halwa

I put a pan on fire. I add ghee in it. I added semolina. I roasted it well. Until it turned golden brown. It give a rich aroma. Then I added water along with sugar. I mixed it properly.

I cook it. It is thick. It come together nicely. It is done. I turn off the heat. I add almonds and raisins.

Making Puri

I add flour, ghee, salt and baking soda in a bowl. I made a soft dough. I let it rest for an hour. After that I made it into small dough balls.

I made it into small round balls. I lightly greasing my hands with ghee. I made shapes by hand. I fried in hot oil. Until become puffed and golden brown. My puris were ready.

*༻꧂Guys halwa puri is now ready to serve. It is fresh, flavorful and made with love guys.༻꧂*

Here I Am :

༻꧂Why is this food important to your people? When is it traditionally eaten? (Is it festive, ceremonial, daily, or symbolic?). What does it represent culturally? How does it reflect the lifestyle, values, and history of your people?༻꧂

It is not just a food. It is a tradition people truly enjoy. It is made on Sunday mornings, during Eid and on special occasions. The families and friends sit together and share a good time.

This dish reflects warmth, hospitality and strong family bonds guys. In our culture. Food is not just about eating. It is about connection guys. The halwa puri is a nice example.

It shows we value togetherness. We value joys and traditions. That is why halwa puri is not just a meal. It a part of Lahore’s identity.

*༻꧂What memories do you personally associate with it and the price of the ingredients in steem and local currency?༻꧂*

One of my favorite memories connected to this dish. It is from the time before my sister got married. Back then we used to enjoy halwa puri together almost every Sunday. She loved it so much. She would always insist. My father happily give in. We sit together. We enjoy the food. We talk for hours. It was not just about eating. It was about spending that time together. Now whenever I have halwa puri. It remember of simple and happy Sunday. Now whenever she comes back home. We order halwa puri again and enjoy it just like before. It brings back all those beautiful memories. It still feels just as special.

Sr	Ingredients	Steem Price	PKR
1	Chickpea	12.5	200
2	Curd	6.2	100
3	All Purpose Flour	6.2	100
4	Ghee	32.5	520
5	Suji	6.2	100
6	All Spices	12.5	200
7	Almonds & Raisins	18.7	300
8	Tomatoes	3.1	50
9	Onion	6.2	100
10	Garlic	3.1	50

So friends here is my participation. I hope you all like it.

*Now I am inviting some of my dear Steemians for joining this contest @steemsial , @sduttaskitchen , @max-pro and @iamguchidanart.*

*Thank you for taking the time to read and engage with my post. Your support encourage me to keep sharing. Thank you guys once again for being part of my journey.*

*Remember me in your prayers!*

*Take care of yourself!*

*Special Thanks To :*

@alexanderpeace

*Warm Regards :*

@sadaf02

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sadaf02 (71) 22 hours ago

Thank you so much @ahsansharif sir for your valuable support. I appreciate. Have a nice evening.

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m-princess (71)Verified Lady | Pakistan yesterday

Your post is truly wonderful and heartwarming. You have presented Lahore’s famous dish Halwa Puri with great beauty, detail and love. All the steps of the recipe are clear and easy, which anyone can easily understand. The method of preparing gram, halwa and puri is explained very well and each picture shows your hard work. I really liked that you have also beautifully described the cultural significance of this dish, especially its use on Sunday mornings and Eid. Your childhood and family memories make this post more special and emotional. The price details are also very helpful. This is a very favorite dish of mine too, my mouth really watered after seeing it. Overall, it is a great, charming and traditional presentation. Great job 👍

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sadaf02 (71) 22 hours ago

Thank you so much for your kind words.
I am really happy that you liked my post and appreciated both the recipe and the cultural details. Halwa Puri is truly a special and beloved dish for us. I really appreciate your lovely feedback 💛

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tasonya (81) yesterday

You have prepared three very interesting recipes. I like to eat semolina with puri very much. This is a very traditional recipe of ours. I am also looking at another very interesting recipe. You have shared the entire steps of the recipe very nicely. I liked the presentation of all the recipes very much.

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sadaf02 (71) 22 hours ago

Thank you so much. I am really happy you liked the recipes and the way is presented. Semolina with puri is indeed a very traditional and tasty combination. I appreciate your kind feedback and support.

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