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Singhare Ka Halwa Recipe with Chef Pankaj Bhadouria

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Singhare ka Halwa

Cultural Context

Singhare ka Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert, especially popular during fasting periods like Navratri. Made from water chestnut flour, it symbolizes purity and is often enjoyed as a nourishing treat. This sweet dish showcases the versatility of singhara flour, which is gluten-free and rich in nutrients. Today, it is cherished in various regional cuisines across India, adapting to local tastes and preferences.

IndianINdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ghee
1/2 cup singhara flour
1 tablespoon chopped cashews
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
1 teaspoon cardamom powder

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener, while jaggery offers a rich taste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water can adjust texture.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds provide crunch, while dried fruit adds sweetness.

1

Boil 1 cup of water in a pan.

2

Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar to the boiling water and stir until dissolved.

3

In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee until hot.

4

Add 1/2 cup of singhara flour to the ghee and roast until fragrant and golden brown.

5

Add 1 tablespoon each of chopped cashews and almonds to the roasted flour and mix well.

6

Continue to stir until the mixture stops sticking to the pan, indicating it is ready.

7

Add 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder and mix thoroughly.

8

Remove from heat and garnish with additional nuts if desired.

Cooking Techniques

roastingmixingsimmering

Equipment Needed

panspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freenut-free

Allergens

milknuts

Also Known As

Water Chestnut HalwaSinghara Halwa

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