Walnut Halwa is a luxurious sweet dish that combines the earthy flavor of walnuts with the richness of ghee and the sweetness of desi shakar. The walnuts are usually coarsely ground or finely chopped and sautéed in ghee until fragrant. Milk, condensed milk, or khoya is then added to create a smooth, fudgy consistency. Sugar and cardamom powder are stirred in for sweetness and aroma, and the halwa is slow-cooked until it thickens and leaves the sides of the pan. The final touch is a garnish of nuts or sometimes edible silver leaf (varak), giving it a festive look.