Thursday, October 6, 2011

BEETROOT HALWA

beetroot+halwa_recipe
          The first time I tried beetroot halwa, it was total disaster, I ended up in making burfi,instead halwa. Then after having that as dessert at my SIL’s place and another friend’s place, when I asked for recipe,they said its same as we do carrot halwa. From then I wanted to try it out and now I got the perfect chance to try it out,for the even I host – Celebrate sweets- with fruits & veggies. Do send in your recipes,if you have any!          
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     And as I said I followed the same recipe as I do carrot halwa. Only thing is I increased the sugar quantity a bit more. Otherwise the same. Unlike carrot halwa, this give more servings. My hubby and kiddo both are not fond of beetroot. That’s what it took so long for me to try this.

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Ingredients

Beetroot,grated 3  cups
Milk 2  cups
Sugar 1 &1/4 cup
Ghee 3  tblsps
cardamom/elachi powder A pinch
Cashew 4 – 5 nos
Pistachios(optional) 4-5 nos

Method

  1. Take a heavy bottomed pan(I used my small cooker) and fry the grated beetroot for 3-4 minutes. Add milk and bring to boil. bt1
  2. Cook until the mixture gets thickened in medium flame and then add sugar. Mix well. bt2
  3. Cook until the mixture is glossy and add ghee. Continue frying until it starts leaving the sides. Transfer to serving plate and garnish with nuts fried in ghee. bt3

Serve hot or chilled – as dessert!

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Notes

  • Do not add more sugar than mentioned as it will turn the halwa to burfi.
  • After cooling down, halwa will get more thickened, so switch off the flame accordingly.

52 Stars(comments):

Raji said...

This is a wonderful halwa..the colour is stunning...and definitely is healthy too.

notyet100 said...

Colours looks so good,must hv been yum,..

Happy Cook / Finla said...

I have never had beetroot halwa looks beautiful and yumm.

S.Menaga said...

colourful n wonderful halwa!!

Vandana Rajesh said...

Love the colour and texture. Beetroot halwa is really tasty however, most people haven't tried it. Yummy dessert.

Priti said...

Ahh I did same too but it sure doesn't look good as yours :) ....yummy halwa looks fab

Divya Kudua said...

Lovely colour!

Rinku Naveen said...

ooh lovely yummy halwa. Texture too is superb.Have never tried it.
Happy hosting!

Prathibha said...

I also make it in similar way..u have got nice color...

CinnamonNChillies said...

Looks wonderful!! Lovely glaze!

Premalatha Aravindhan said...

wow very tempting and colourful halwa,very nice...

Rekha shoban said...

long back i tried this halwa...come out very well..after cing ur halwa want to try again...looks yummy!

MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!. said...

Yumm luking beetroot halwa dear.

Ramya said...

That looks awesome Raks!!This is my hubby's fav..I make it the same way as well:-) Lovely clicks!

DEESHA said...

I love beetroot halwa .. Such lovely color n luster to ir :)

Sayantani said...

am not much of a beetroot lover yet drooling at that stunning halwa. so creamy.

Radhika said...

Superb color it has got.

Pavithra said...

I too similar way and my fav one..absolutely delicious. Wish I could have some now.

San said...

Eye catchy beetroot halwa that will leave taste bud feel happy raji. Presentation is awesome dear. The pistachios on top adds beauty to the picture.

Archana said...

Wow what a colour. Absolutely delicious. Must try it out.
Thanks for sharing and will send my entry for the event.
I am hosting Fast Food not Fat Foot event. Do check out my event and send me your entries.

jeyashrisuresh said...

though i make carrot halwa, never tried or tasted this beetroot halwa.yummy and nice one.loved the glossy texture

Laavanya said...

The first time i made beetroot halwa, i got a stone hard burfi too.. but then I figured out what needs to be done. This is the only way my husband likes beetroot. Looks good Raks.

Preeti Kashyap said...

Yummylicious!

Suja said...

Makes me drool,beautiful texture dear,yum

Nitha said...

Delicious halwa

Umm Mymoonah said...

Love that color and shine in the halwa, looks very delicious.

Prathima Rao said...

Nice & rich color Raks..I too heard its the same as carrot halwa but never tried it out for fear of it not being liked at home :) Think I must give this delicious halwa a try..
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner

Mano Saminathan said...

Looks delicious and tempting!

Anu said...

looks delicious!!

Renu said...

I love this halwa and doesn't it tastes like carrot halwa. I make this too very often.

Sobha Shyam said...

lovely and colourful halwa, looks so yummy...

Hyma said...

lovely halwa...mouth watering...i want that bowl here....:-)

Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal said...

Looks super delicious :)

Uma said...

Very Attractive and delicious Halwa Raks... The bowl's texture is making me drool.

Cheers,
Uma

R said...

simply amazing, luv the color!

Suhaina said...

wow..never tasted it before dear..the colours are so stunning..love the perfect combination of the bowl that u have used..wonderful recipe too..will try some time..i too made carrot halwa 2 days ago and it became burfee..hehehe.....

Sharmilee! :) said...

Wow looks so delicious, I can have this anytime of the day luv it so much. Perfected to the core!

Priya said...

Delicious,catchy and inviting halwa, love carrot and beetroot halwa anytime..

Kaveri said...

Looks very very yummy...lovely color and beautiful clicks

Aruna Manikandan said...

looks rich and delicious raji :)

Tina said...

What a perfect halwa dear..Toooo gud..

Sanctified Spaces said...

This is my childhood favourite recipe. My mom used to make this for me often. Lovely clicks again.

Gayathri NG said...

yummy yummy halwa...luv the texture...

Priya's Feast said...

Luv this colorful halwa,Sometimes i luv this more than carrot halwa...Yum..

Sudha Sabarish said...

Yummy and healthy one.Love it a lot and my mom use to prepare this very ofently.

Manju said...

the first time I had this was at an Indian lunch buffet here..it was ok, but I love the carrot version better. Maybe I should try your recipe once and see :) this definitely looks waay better than the one i ate that day!

Jay said...

excellent try...sounds lipsmacking Raks..:)
Tasty Appetite

Muskaan at A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine said...

Liked your version of beet root halwa..I also added oats to it..

Cheers
Muskaan

Poornima Nair said...

Love beetroot this way and ur recipe looks great. Very tempting!!

cumincoriandercardamom said...

Nice touch garnishing with pista..

Nisa Homey said...

nice rich colour...nice recipe..bookmarked!!

Leena JD said...

I am going to try your carrot and betroot halwa soon! they look lipsmacking :)

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