The traditional Mughlai dessert Sohan halwa holds significance to this day. The sweet dish is made in desi ghee and served across the country and outside the country. This ancient sweet made in pure desi ghee enriched with a sweet taste and dry fruits is a popular South Asian confection.
Multan is highly associated with Sohan Halwa and serves the best halwa in Pakistan. Many shops in Old Delhi, KPK, and Punjab serve the best Sohan halwa and now of many types.
The Halwa-making process
Sohan halwa is made by mixing and boiling sugar, water, cornflour, and milk until it comes from thick halwa. Saffron is added to give enriched flavor. Pure ghee is its characteristic ingredient. Some manufacturers now also add dry fruits like almonds, cardamom seeds, or pistachios.
Sohan Halwa Origin
The sweet dish originated from Persia. The name is also derived from the Persian language. Sohan halwa also has its identical counterpart in Iran called Sohan-e-Qom. According to some old stories, a Hindu confectioner ‘Sohan’ bought some milk that turned stale. Instead of throwing it away, he experimented with the stale milk by putting it on flame and cooking it till it became thicker. He then added wheat flour and cooked until it became dense like halva.
He took the dessert to some locals and asked them to taste it. People loved the halva, and it became popular in the area. Its popularity soon reached the court of Deewan Sawan Mal, escalating its popularity. Soon the confection was called ‘Sohan halva.
In the old times, Sohan halwa was an important service for social gatherings. In old Delhi, Sohan halwa was first made in an old ghantewala shop during the era of Shah Alam. It became a famous attraction but closed later.
Best Sohan Halwa in Pakistan
The popular Sohan halwa at present is described below.
Hafiz Sohan halwa
People in the whole country like the popular Hafiz Sohan halwa. The Hafiz family has been serving Sohan halwa for 91 years in Multan. The halwa can be ordered now online from their website. The crunchiness and mouthful of dozens of nuts like almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and cashew provide a taste you will fall in love with. Hafiz Sohan halwa is being served across the whole country now. They are known for their high quality and unique taste.
Check out their Badami Sohan halwa enriched with almonds in 1000 Rs (1kg). Akhroti Sohan halwa is made with lots of walnuts to enrich the halwa with its taste in 1200 Rs (1kg). Their special mix, Sohan halwa, is cooked with all dry fruits in desi ghee for Rs 1900 (1kg). The pistachio Sohan halwa in Rs 1600 per kg provides the ultimate taste of pistachios in a mouthful of halwa.
The zafarani Sohan halwa is made with two dense layers of pistachio and almond, following the traditional recipe. The blend of saffron from Isfahan gives a unique, delicious flavor. It is available for 1400 Rs (1kg).
Multani Sohan halwa
The city of Multan is popular for Sohan halwa. To visit Multan, you must try out the mouthwatering halwa available at many shops.
Multani Sohan halwa delivers this sweet dish to all the urban areas now. Try out their diverse range of flavors and types. Their Akhroti Sohan halwa comes in two options single or twofold akhroti. Must try out their Badami Halwa and Pista halwa. Some special forms can also be made on request. They deliver on an individual basis as well as to organizations. Their high-quality halwa stands out in the vast variety of available options. Some of these must-try options are the following.
| Akhroti Sohan Halwa | Rs 1300 / kg |
| Badami Sohan Halwa | Rs 1200 / kg |
| Pista Sohan Halwa | Rs 1500 / kg |
| Kajo Sohan Halwa | Rs 1500 / kg |
| Zaafraani Sohan Halwa | Rs 1500 / kg |
| Sada Multani sohan halwa | RS 1000 / kg |
Special Sohan Halwa can be made on demand. The customers can choose any pista, zafran, kajo, Giri, or other options.
Aljannat Sohan halwa
Founded in 1984, Aljannat is also popular for its desi ghee sweets, particularly Sohan halwa. Aljannat is considered among the biggest Sohan halwa suppliers.
Their mixed dry fruit, Sohan halwa, is made on pure 100 percent desi ghee and the perfect amount of sugar. The excellent flavors of farm milk, wheat flour, dry fruits, and saffron make up the characteristic ingredients of halwa. Its price is only Rs 1600 per kg.
The akhroti Sohan halwa is also made in pure ghee, nuts, milk, and wheat flour with a suitable amount of sugar available at just Rs 1300/kg.
Rewari Sohan halwa
Rewari Sohan halwa is the only store in Pakistan serving on an international basis. They are known for their tasty halwa enriched in taste. The bunch of pistachio and walnuts in each bite provides a taste to remember. The perfect amount of almonds and fresh milk provides a delectable sweet taste. It is available in the price range of 1200 to 1500 Rs.
The article sums up the different types of Sohan halwa and some of the best options.
