How to pronounce Sohan halwa

Sohan halwa is written سوہن حلوہ where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /soːɦən ɦəlʋɑː/. In plain English letters that is SOH-hun HUL-wah, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Sohan halwa?

Sohan halwa is a dessert of Pakistan. Where it comes from: Punjab. People usually eat it at teatime and on festive days. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Sohan halwa comes from

Sohan halwa is one of 15 signature dishes of Pakistan on this map. See all dishes from Punjab.

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Food of Pakistan

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