Monday, October 24, 2011

MICROWAVE CORN FLOUR HALWA| EASY DIWALI SWEET RECIPES

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            This is a easy to make microwave corn flour halwa, you can make within 20 minutes. If you have un-expected guests and you want to make some sweet, you can make it so soon without sweat. This is my MIL’s trade mark sweet. She learnt it through a TV show. She makes and serves this proudly as it is made out of Microwave. And every body without fail will ask for the recipe and totally get impressed too.It uses very less ghee unlike other halwa recipe.  I could not click that well to show the delicious halwa. But the recipe and the taste is the main right.. so I think you all can adjust with it…
And Before going to the recipe, I want to say a very important thing…
HappyWISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS DIWALI Party!!

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INGREDIENTS

Corn flour 1/2 cup
Sugar 1 & 1/2 cups
Water 2 cups
Ealchi powder A pinch
Cashews 5 nos.
Ghee 2 –3  tsp
Food colour 1/2 pinch

 

Method

  1. Mix corn flour,sugar,water and food colour in a large microwavable bowl, without any lumps. ch1
  2. Microwave in high for 6 minutes. After 4 minutes in between, mix once. Again microwave for 6 minutes, stirring in between after every 2 minutes of interval. ch2
  3. Fry cashews in ghee till golden brown and mix well. Grease a plate with ghee and pour in the plate and let it cool down for 1/2 hour or so. Cut into pieces and enjoy! ch3
    It has a texture just like jelly, but sure sweeter than that. Do try and you will agree that this is the easiest halwa you have ever made!
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Celebrate a safe Diwali and see you all after the festival!
Notes
  • Stirring in between as mentioned is very important to ensure even cooking.
  • Do not reduce the sugar amount,as it will change the glossy look too and end up in porridge ;)
  • The whole process is made in microwave high power.
  • According to oven the cooking time varies plus or minus 2-3 minutes.
  • Consume within one or two days. Refrigeration changes the texture so it is not recommended.
  • There is a easy way to remember the recipe. 1 part corn flour,3 parts sugar,4 parts water. i.e; which ever cup u use, use the same cup and follow the ratio. Simple.

Posted by Raks anand
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103 comments:

  1. Wish you and ur family "Happy And Safe Diwali" Raji.
    Halwa is very simple and looks tasty too.

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  2. I too made this but diff method,your method sounds easier.looks delicious too.

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  3. Very easy and quick indeed, need such recipes in the repertoire! Bookmarked to try soon, thanks for sharing!

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  4. Wishing you and family a Happy Diwali!!!

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  5. wow too good .. such an easy one..

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  6. Wow on MW looks delicious, I tried once on stove top. this is so easy.

    Happy Diwali.

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  7. Luv the glossy finish and 2nd click very much. Havent tasted this halwa but urs look very tempting!

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  9. halwa looks so tempting and love that colour. happy Deepawali to u and ur family dear.

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  10. Quick n delicious halwa.
    Wishing u n ur family a very very happy diwali...:)

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  11. wow!easy n delicious sweets!!

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  12. Quick n Easy!!!Lovely color!!!! Happy Diwali Raji!!!

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  13. Glossy halwa looks fabulous,love this.

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  14. Halwa looks gorgeous ! Happy Diwali to you and your family.

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  15. Easy, glossy, mouthwatering halwa!! The cliks are perfect Raks..no sweat :) And happy diwali to u too!!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  16. Hi Rajee,
    Wish you happy diwali. Such an easy and excellent sweet. My husband is fond of halwa. Once i saw the receipe, i tried it.It came out well. I'm waiting for my husband's arrival from office. He will be surprised. Thanks a lot for your wonderful sweet.

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  17. Just this morning I made this and clicked as Arun is very fond of it and here I'm looking at the post. Wonderful clicks.

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  18. That is such and easy breezy recipe for Diwali:-)
    Happy Diwali to you and family!

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  19. I make this halwa on stove top n absolutely love it...looks delicious n happy Diwali dear

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  20. Yummy yummy halwa....Wishing you and your family a happy Diwali

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  21. ITs nice that you are posting your MIL's recipe. I bet she would be elated that you are blogging about it. I am impressed with this halwa. Will make it sometime to impress my family too. Happy Deepavali.

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  23. Have a fun filled diwali raji! Halwa is so beautiful and very easy to make as well.

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  24. Have a beautiful and fun filled Diwali!!! Halwa looks very yummy..good to brag MIL's recipe techniques....

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  25. Just tried the recipe.I did with 1/4 cup proportion.Turned out tasty and really good.Very easy and quick recipe.
    A question-Do we increase the timings if we increase the proportion? and how do we know it is done to pour on the tray?
    Thank you for sharing.
    Happy Diwali.

    Sema
    (I follow your blog but this is my first comment here.Looking forward to try your other recipes.)

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  26. I love that translucent look.. can't wait to try it out.

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  27. this is totally new to me.I love the glossy texture of the halwa and such an easy recipe too.

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  28. truly the easiest halwa...thanks for sharing..

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  29. Dear Blogger Friend,Wish U a Warm and Happy Diwali.Enjoy the Festivities with taste-filled delights,Safe and Delicious Memorable Moments - Regards, Christy Gerald

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  30. yummy looking halwa looks wonderful

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  31. Looks like jelly....perfect treat to unexpected guest....love that vibrant color....will try this weekend for sure....

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  32. Looks divine..too good

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  33. Raji...is it corn flour or corn starch? if its corn flour...is it the very fine kind?? looks delish...it my fav!

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  34. This looks so delicious!! Glossy, quick to make and made in microwave!! Will try this soon! :)

    I've been browsing some recipes on your blog and your space is beautiful, interesting and useful :)Happy to follow you :)

    -Divya
    http://tastyvegcooking.blogspot.com/

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  35. Hi,

    Halwa looks delicious. Is it corn flour or corn starch? The corn flour we get is yellow in color and the corn starch is white in color... Also is it the fine kind?

    Thanks

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  36. wow...
    halwa looks awesome dear...
    Happy Diwali wishes to u and ur family :)

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  37. Bombay Halwa is on my try list. Lovely capture and Happy Deepavali to u and ur family!

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  38. wow yummy halwa
    happy Diwali

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  39. Hi... This is the first time am getting into your blog.. tried the corn flour halwa, came out really really well.. Thanks to you. will be a regular to this blog from now on. Keep posting :) Happy Deepawali!!

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  40. Hi... This is the first time am getting into your blog.. tried the corn flour halwa, came out really really well.. Thanks to you. will be a regular to this blog from now on. Keep posting :) Happy Deepawali!!

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  41. This is my favourite sweet. I have made it in the past and got it right. These days I have not been able to make it basically because I am lazy:)! Love to try this one. Need one clarification though Microwave in high for 6 minutes. After 4 minutes in between, mix once. Again microwave for 6 minutes, stirring in between after every 2 . Do I have to micro for 6 mins first and then stir or stir after 4 mins and keep again for 2 mins.

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  43. looks absolutely great dear..Happy Diwali to u n ur family :)

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  44. Fantastic recipe.M/W version luks healthy and delicious.Luv it.Dear Blogger Friend,Wish U a Warm and Happy Diwali.Enjoy the Festivities with taste-filled delights,Safe and Delicious Moments - Regards, Christy Gerald

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  45. What an easy dish...looks great!!

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  46. Wish you avery happy Diwali dear. Is this called as "Bombay Halwa". Perfect for diwali.

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  47. Corn flour I used was white and very fine. So I think it is corn starch then..

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  48. Happy diwali Raji.. Halwa looks very tempting..

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  49. Happy Diwali.

    Ver yumm recipe it looks. Temp

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  50. Happy Diwali! I just discovered your blog through Gourmet Live and I am so happy I did so. My boyfriend is from South India and it's so nice to have such an incredibly rich resource of South Indian recipes. Thank you so much for your time and effort in this site!

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  51. Happy Diwali to you and your family!

    Made the halwa today and came out excellent! Followed your directions. Very good blog. Thank you! :-)

    Sara

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  52. looks yummy
    & Wish you a Happy Diwali!!

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  53. Happy Diwali .. halwa looks perfect like the store bought ones.

    Vardhini
    Event: Halloween Fiesta

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  54. Wow!!! i have never tried this halwa. Looks so interesting.

    Wishing you and your family a very Happy Diwali.

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  55. So glossy n pretty they look ~ a keeper recipe for sure :)
    USMasala

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  56. Wow..Quick, easy and delicious Halwa..will definitely try it..Happy Diwali!!

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  57. Looks very delicious , colorful , glossy and simple!!!!

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  58. I have to try this. Looks easy and yummy !

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  59. The halwa looks great..!! colorful and unlike making of other halwas..this is much simple !!

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  60. hi , i visiting your blog for the past one month , i have tried few, n all came out really well.....:) i tried this corn halwa also , i followed the measurement correctly , but i used gas stove . will tat make any difference?

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  61. I tried this the other day and it was delicious, thank you very much.
    bespoke kitchens suffolk

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  62. Can we use Honey instead of Sugar??

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  63. Thanks once again Rakshita...came well ! but why there is a difference between home made and one we get outside ?

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  64. Store bough halwa are not made out of corn flour, this is a different recipe, so the taste will be different too :)

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  65. wow..superb raks..luks just like kerala halwa..will surely try..thnx

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  66. i tell u.. u r a genius.. i prepared it on stove and loved the outcome... Wow!! it was so easy to make.

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  67. just tried your recipe, came out very well and my hubby and my 2yr kid have become fans of this halwa,thanx a lot :)

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  68. Hey,
    I made this today..came out just looking like ur pics. Now to finish it off without feeling too guilty in a whole diff story:-)
    Sonia

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  69. Awesome!!!!!!!!!Glossy and delicious!!! Thanks

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  70. Wow!!!!!!!!Awesome!!!!!!!!!!Glossy and Delicious!!!!!!!!!!Thanks

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  71. Great recipe. this is my MIL's fav Halwa recipe too.!! :) She made it once on stove top and it tasted great. I wanted to try it but forgot about the proportion of the Corn flour - sugar ratio. Thanks for the wonderful recipe. Will try it soon.

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  72. Iam sorry to tell you this Raks, your pics are stolen! check this link,
    http://wondercuisine.blogspot.com/2012/05/peanuts-jaggery-burfi.html

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  73. Ur recipes are wonderful! I've become a big fan of yours!-Preethi

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  74. Looks super easy, tempting and glam! When you say corn flour, do you mean makkai ka atta or the corn flour/corn starch used to thicken custards and gravies?

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  75. Thanks! Its corn starch(white) used to thicken the gravy

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  76. Hey Raks.. I tried it and it came out very well.. It was the first sweet i prepared and got lotza appreciation.. Thanks for sharing this recipe.. :)

    Today gonna try ur cabbage kootu.. 8)

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  77. Hi, I tried this today and came out really well.. a quick sweet..

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  79. i tried :) it came out well :) very nice instant recipe :) thank u

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  80. I tried :) it came out really well :) very nice instant recipe :)
    thank u :)

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  81. hi akka, i tried this in stove it came out very well. thank u

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  82. thank you! u have saved my lot of time in front of stove to make this halwa. i tried this and it came out same as i make on stove with less time or no time.

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  83. wow receipe..whats the total cooking time means microwaving time is it 10mins all-to-gether?

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  84. I tried this today and it is really easy and tasty..Thanks for the recipe..Happy Diwali..

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  85. thanks,tried ur halwa recepi it was fantastic n easy

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  86. Thank you all for the feedback :)

    Anu, total cooking time differs from one oven to other. Please refer the steps to get an idea.

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  87. i tried the halwa for deepavali....every1 enjoy it.....really nice.....

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  88. thanks.....i made it for deepavali and every1 enjoy the halwa....really nice.....superb...keep it up and post some more recipe....

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  89. I tried this today..it came out perfect...all ur pictures are awesome..:)

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  90. Hi ,i tried this Halwa, but its sill not get solid,its look like paste, can you help me to fix this, i need to put it again in oven?

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  91. Did you add everything in correct ratio? if you reduce sugar, it will be like a paste. If you are sure about the measurements, sure you can keep heating one minute until it reaaches halwa consistency

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  92. Hello, tried this twice......first with the exact measurements that you'd mentioned in the recipe.....second time with twice the amount.....came out great both times......thank you so much for sharing this recipe and many others.....
    Love your blog. Good luck for the future and have a very happy and wonderful 2013.
    Best wishes,
    Prabha (st.louis, USA)

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  93. Hi ,

    Can we add turmeric for color? Pls respond.

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  94. I don't think it will work...

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  95. Hi Raks

    I made this yesterday. Both Me & my hubby liked it. Thanks. But it came out like a porridge only. I used the exact measurements like u said. But my corn flour is yellow in color - yours seem to be white. And I used cane sugar. But I wonder how u got this result - it has to be grainy right - yours is smooth and transparent - does it all have to do with the corn flour ? Thanks again.

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    1. Hi pavithra. This recipe uses white corn starch. Yellow will not work.... Try with white one, sure it will come out good!

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    2. Thanks Raks. I can buy white corn starch anywhere right - need not be from Indian store. Also I guess white corn flour is different white corn starch. Right?

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    3. Yes correct. Its corn starch and you can buy any where.

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    4. Thanks Raks. If I try it I will let you know.

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  96. i tried. it,s yummmmm.....
    i have made thrice whitin a day.
    my whole family loved it.
    thanx a lot.

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  97. I tried it today ... turned out awesome ...my son luved it ... thanks

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  98. Tried it. So goog. Thanks for sharing

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