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Healthy Halwa

Cultural Context

Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert often made during festivals and celebrations. This healthier version uses carrots, making it rich in nutrients while retaining the classic sweet flavor. It is commonly enjoyed warm and can be served on various occasions, reflecting the versatility of Indian sweets.

IndianINdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon desi ghee
dry fruits (almonds, pistachios, walnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds)
1 cup daliya (cracked wheat)
1/4 cup desi ghee
2 cups water
1 cup jaggery (crushed)
1 cup water (for jaggery)
raisins

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier with medium-chain fatty acids.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener, while jaggery is often cheaper and less processed.

1

Heat 1 tablespoon desi ghee in a kadhai over medium heat.

2

Add dry fruits and roast for 1-2 minutes until lightly colored.

3

Clean 1 cup daliya to remove any stones and dust.

4

Add daliya to the kadhai and roast it in 1/4 cup desi ghee, stirring continuously.

5

Add 2 cups water to the roasted daliya and cover to cook on low heat until water is absorbed.

6

Once the water is dry, check that the daliya is cooked but not mushy.

7

In a separate kadhai, melt 1 cup crushed jaggery with 1 cup water until combined.

8

Add the melted jaggery to the cooked daliya, mixing well.

9

Add the roasted dry fruits and some raisins.

10

Cook until the mixture thickens and the daliya absorbs the jaggery syrup.

Cooking Techniques

sautéedboiled

Equipment Needed

kadhaispatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairynuts

Also Known As

Gajar HalwaCarrot Halwa

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