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Beetroot Halwa

beetroot halwa

Beetroot Halwa is a relishing Indian desert. It can be served as a dessert, snack or as a sweet dish with a main meal. The most comforting aspect of this dessert is that it can be used within a week. So here is an easy recipe to prepare Beetrot Halwa.

Ingredients

  • - 1 kg peeled off, washed & finely grated Beetroot
  • - 8 Cashew Nuts
  • - 2 tbsp Ghee
  • - 1/2 liter boiled Milk
  • - 8 Raisins
  • - 2-1/2 cups Sugar
  • - 2 to 3 cups of Water (sufficient to boil the beetroot)

Method

  • - Take a shallow pan (kadahi) and pour water into it.
  • - Add grated beetroot to the pan.
  • - Cover the pan with a lid and simmer well until water gets evaporated.
  • - Now add sugar and half of the milk to the pan.
  • - Stir constantly until the mixture achieves a thick consistency.
  • - Add ghee and stir well.
  • - Add the remaining milk and simmer again for just 1-2 minutes on low heat.
  • - Take off the pan from heat.
  • - Transfer the halwa in a plate.
  • - Garnish with cashew nuts and raisins.
  • - Hot and delicious Beetroot Halwa is ready to be served.