Atta halwa | Kada Prasad
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Atta halwa | Kada Prasad
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Atta Halwa, also known as wheat halwa, is a famous Indian dessert prepared with whole wheat flour (aata). This four-ingredient sweet dish is also offered as Kada Prasad at Gurudwaras (Sikh Temples) worldwide.
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon ghee
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar can be decreased to 1/3 cup depending on taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom powder (Elaichi)
Instructions
- In a saucepan or pot, add the water and sugar. Heat on medium-high flame until it comes to a boil. Turn off once there is a boil.
- While the above step is going on, heat a pan on medium-low flame. Add ghee and let it melt. Then add the whole wheat flour. Roast it while stirring continuously until it starts turning golden.
- Keep stirring. It will take about 7-8 minutes to roast and get the perfect golden brown color and aroma. Do not stop stirring, as otherwise the aata could burn. Add cardamom powder, and mix well.
- Pour in water and sugar mixture, while stirring. Be careful as there will be some splatter when you initially start pouring, but that will stop once once of the mixture is added. You might need to stir vigorously, so that lumps do not form.
- The halwa will boil and thicken. Keep stirring for 1-2 minutes.
- Once the halwa is smooth and leaving the sides of the pan, remove from flame. Optionally, you can garnish with nuts. Serve warm.
Notes
- Measuring Ingredients: If you can, measure the ingredients in grams. The measurements are mentioned in the Metric tab in the ingredients section of the recipe card.
- Ghee: Don't skimp on ghee when making halwa. I have tried with less and it does not taste as good :-)
- Roasting Aata: Be patient when roasting the whole wheat flour, it takes time. But roasting along with ghee definitely helps to speed the process.
- Why boil the liquids? Boiling the liquids separately helps to make softer perfectly cooked halwa. So don't skip that, and it also helps to do the steps in parallel. Remember, we don't have to thicken the syrup. Take off heat as soon as the sugar melts in the water.
- Optional ingredients: Nuts, saffron, and cardamom are optional. Add or skip based on your taste and availability.
- Serving: This halwa is best served warm. To reheat, place in microwave for 15-30 seconds.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
56mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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