Gehun Ka Halwa (Wheat Halwa)
A classic Indian wheat halwa made by roasting whole wheat flour in ghee, sweetened with sugar syrup, flavored with cardamom, and garnished with fried cashews.
55 minIndian
Servings4
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- Vegetarian
- Pescatarian
- Halal
Steps
- 1To make wheat halwa, first heat water and sugar in a saucepan. Keep stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Reduce the heat and let it cook for 2 more minutes.
- 2Heat ghee in a kadhai. Add the wheat flour and roast on a medium flame. Keep roasting until it turns a light brown. This will take about 5 minutes.
- 3Keep stirring until the mixture becomes a bit coarse. Now reduce the heat and add the cardamom powder.
- 4Gradually pour in the sugar water. Keep stirring to avoid lumps. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, then turn off the gas.
- 5Let it rest for 5 minutes. Now heat some ghee in a tadka pan. Add the cashews and cook until they turn golden. After they turn golden, turn off the gas and add them to the halwa. Mix well and serve hot.
- 6Serve the wheat halwa as a sweet dish after dinner.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 3430kcal
- Protein
- 26g
- Carbs
- 299g
- Fat
- 242g
- Fiber
- 16g
- Sugar
- 192g
Estimated from the ingredient list.
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Questions
How long does gehun ka halwa (wheat halwa) take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish, including prep.
How many people does this recipe serve?
It serves 4 as written. Use the servings control to scale every ingredient up or down.
Can I change the ingredients?
Yes — in the Zaki app you can make this recipe yours: swap ingredients, change amounts, and keep your own copy. The original stays as it is.
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