🇮🇳 Indian

Tirunelveli Home-Style Lobster Halwa

Name: Tirunelveli Home-Style Lobster Halwa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 2, chopped Tomato; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 whole, cleaned Lobster

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Tirunelveli cooking — Tirunelveli Home-Style Lobster Halwa brings a lahori touch with a classic halwa finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Tomato2, chopped
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Lobster1 whole, cleaned

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Tirunelveli Halwa Recipe in Tamil | How to Make Iruttu Kadai Halwa | CDK #168 | Chef Deena's Kitchen · on YouTube