Singhara Halwa Recipe

Water chestnut halwa is a super delicious, melt in the mouth kind of desert. One of the all-time healthy dessert options, this dessert is enjoyed by all ages. It can be given to children as an afternoon snack or as a homemade treat after lunch or dinner. Water chestnuts are a low calorie, non-starchy, rich in calcium and phosphorus winter fruit that is super beneficial for kids as well as adults. Ghee is good for health as well when taken in small portions.

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  • Ingredients
  • Step-by-step
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7 Tbsp(78.0 gm) Water Chestnut(Flour)
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1 Tbsp(10.0 gm) Khoa
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1.5 Tbsp(19.0 gm) Sugar
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1 Tsp(3.0 gm) Pista(Chopped)
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1 Tsp(3.0 gm) Almond(Chopped)
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1/8 Tsp(0.25 gm) Green Elaichi (Powder)
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1.5 Tbsp(23.0 gm) Ghee
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As Required(150.0 ml) Water

  • Heat 1.5 tbsp ghee on a low flame in a frying pan and add 1/2 cup water chestnut (singhara) flour.

  • Roast till it starts turning golden brown.

  • Slowly pour and mix some water to get a thick doughy consistency.

  • Allowing it to cook, add 1.5 tbsp sugar and dissolve it completely.

  • Add a little more water to obtain the desired halwa consistency.

  • Making sure it is evenly distributed, add 1 tbsp khoa.

  • Add 1/10th tsp elaichi powder, 1 tsp chopped badam and 1 tsp chopped pista.

  • Mix well and serve warm.

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