Follow these steps for perfect results
Broken Wheat (Dalia/ Godumai Rava)
Brown Sugar (Demerara Sugar)
Jaggery
crushed
Ghee
Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
crushed
Cashew nuts
fried
Crush the jaggery and keep aside.
Heat ghee in a pan.
Fry cashew nuts in ghee until golden brown; set aside.
Boil water in a heavy bottom pan.
Add wheat rava to the boiling water.
Cover and cook until the rava is soft (approximately 20 minutes). Ensure it is not mushy.
Add brown sugar and jaggery to the cooked rava.
Let the sugar and jaggery melt and form a syrup (5-8 minutes).
Mix well until the syrup is absorbed by the rava.
Add ghee and mix again.
Cook for 2 minutes until the ghee is fully absorbed.
Add crushed cardamom powder and fried cashew nuts.
Turn off the heat and serve hot.
Expert advice for the best results
Roast the rava in ghee for a deeper flavor.
Add saffron strands for color and aroma.
Adjust the amount of sugar and jaggery to your preferred sweetness level.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Halwa can be made a day ahead and reheated before serving.
Serve warm in a bowl, garnished with chopped nuts and a drizzle of ghee.
Serve as a dessert after a meal.
Enjoy during special occasions and festivals.
The spices in chai complement the sweetness of the halwa.
A soothing pairing.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Halwa is a popular dessert served during festivals and celebrations.
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