5 from 18 votes
Atta halwa | Kada Prasad
Atta halwa, also known as Kada Prasad, is a warm Indian dessert made by roasting whole wheat flour in ghee, then cooking it with a simple boiled sugar syrup flavored with cardamom. The slow roasting of the flour in generous ghee yields a golden brown color and a rich, nutty aroma. The final dish has a smooth, thick texture and a balanced sweetness, typically served warm.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
345 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine:
Indian
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 aka 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.
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Notes
- Measuring ingredients by grams is recommended for accuracy and consistency.
- Using ample ghee is important to achieve the characteristic rich flavor.
- Roast whole wheat flour patiently for 7-8 minutes until golden and aromatic to avoid burning.
- Boil the sugar-water mixture separately to help cook the halwa evenly and soften it.
- Optional additions such as nuts, saffron, or extra cardamom can be included according to taste.
- Best served warm; reheat briefly in a microwave before serving.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% 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.