Beetroot Halwa | Halwa Recipes

Beetroot is a very nutritious vegetable which has high  anti-oxidants which increase body immunity. Traditionally we only use beetroot as poriyal and very limited (even when compared to carrot). Beetroot Alva is a good way to make it sweet and more tasty. It is very tasty and will be liked by all. Beetroot Alva is worth a lot and do not miss it.

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Recipe Cuisine : South Indian | Recipe Category: Sweets

Preparation Time: 5 mins  | Cooking Time: 20 mins | Yields: 2 cups

  

Ingredients:

Grated Beetroot	1 cup
Boiled Cold Milk	2 cups
Sugar	½ cup
Cardamom Pods	2
Ghee	2 tbsp
Cashew nuts	10

Procedure:

1. Wash and peel the skin of the beetroot. Grate them using the grater.

2. Grind them into small pieces using the dry mixie jar. Just pulse the mixie for 2-3 times only.

3.  Add the grated beetroot and milk in a cooker. Mix them well.

4. Cook them for 3 whistles in a medium flame. Switch off the flame and allow it to cool down completely.

5. Then open the lid of the cooker and mix them well. Cook it in a medium flame till the water content absorbs completely.  

6. Then add the sugar and powdered cardamom. Mix well and cook it in a low flame till the mixture becomes thick.

7. Meanwhile, heat the ghee in a pan, add cashew nuts and fry till they become golden color.

8. Mix the fried cashews with ghee (from 7) to the mixture (from 6). Immediately transfer it into a serving bowl. Serve it hot or warm or cold.

 

     Mouth melting and healthy halwa is ready !!!

Note:

1. Adjust the sugar level according to you taste from ½ cup to ¾ cup.

2. You can add milk 1 cup and water 1 cup instead of 2 cups of milk.