Dudhi Halwa
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4.4
Dudhi Halwa
Description
Dudhi Halwa combines grated dudhi sautéed in ghee with milk and sugar, using an Instant Pot to pressure cook the mixture for quick softening. The addition of non-fat dry milk powder enriches the texture, resulting in a thick, creamy halwa. Vanilla adds a fragrant note while sliced almonds provide a gentle crunch as garnish. The halwa can be served warm or cold, with texture firming as it cools. The recipe accommodates substitutions such as using almond milk for dairy-free versions, replacing dry milk powder with nut flours or khoya for variation, and omitting nuts for a nut-free option. Adding green food coloring is also suggested for visual appeal. Cardamom powder can substitute vanilla for an alternate flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee or any cooking oil
- 4 cups dudhi grated, packed
- 1 cup milk divided (or almond milk, low fat
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup dry milk powder non-fat
- 1 teaspoon vanilla **
- 1 tablespoon almonds optional, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to saute(normal) mode and heat ghee. Add grated dudhi and sauté for a minute. Add half of the low-fat milk. Close Instant Pot with Pressure valve to sealing. Pressure cook for 2 minutes followed by Quick Release (Natural Pressure Release works too).
- Set the Instant Pot to Saute(normal) mode. Mix the milk powder in the remaining half cup of milk and add it to the Instant Pot.
- Add sugar and cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently until most of the liquids evaporate and the halwa thickens. If the halwa starts to splutter set the Instant Pot to Saute(less) mode and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in Vanilla, mix well and turn the Instant Pot off. Halwa will thicken further as it cools down. Garnish with sliced almonds. Enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
- Use neutral oil if you prefer to avoid ghee or are vegan.
- Replace low-fat milk with almond milk to make it dairy-free.
- For milk powder substitutes, try almond meal, ricotta cheese, khoya, or almond flour, adjusting milk quantity accordingly.
- Omit sliced almonds for a nut-free dessert without affecting taste.
- Adding plant-based green food color gives the halwa a distinctive appearance.
- Cardamom powder works as an alternative to vanilla for seasoning.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 586mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 356mg | 36% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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