Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
1 cup

Broken Wheat (Dalia/ Godumai Rava)

1 cup

Brown Sugar (Demerara Sugar)

1 cup

Jaggery

crushed

1.5 tbsp

Ghee

1 tsp

Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)

crushed

2 tbsp

Cashew nuts

fried

Step 1
~3 min

Crush the jaggery and keep aside.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat ghee in a pan.

Step 3
~3 min

Fry cashew nuts in ghee until golden brown; set aside.

Step 4
~3 min

Boil water in a heavy bottom pan.

Step 5
~3 min

Add wheat rava to the boiling water.

Step 6
~3 min

Cover and cook until the rava is soft (approximately 20 minutes). Ensure it is not mushy.

Step 7
~3 min

Add brown sugar and jaggery to the cooked rava.

Step 8
~3 min

Let the sugar and jaggery melt and form a syrup (5-8 minutes).

Step 9
~3 min

Mix well until the syrup is absorbed by the rava.

Step 10
~3 min

Add ghee and mix again.

Step 11
~3 min

Cook for 2 minutes until the ghee is fully absorbed.

Step 12
~3 min

Add crushed cardamom powder and fried cashew nuts.

Step 13
~3 min

Turn off the heat and serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Halwa can be made a day ahead and reheated before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (Sweet and nutty)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a dessert after a meal.

Enjoy during special occasions and festivals.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pairs well with poori or roti.
Can be served with a dollop of yogurt.

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North India

Cultural Significance

Halwa is a popular dessert served during festivals and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi
Eid

Occasion Tags

Festival
Celebration
Party
Dessert
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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