Aate Ka Halwa

By hindustanisakhisaheli on April 16, 2013 • ( 0 )

Aate Ka Halwa

Halva refers to many types of dense, sweet confections ,served across the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Balkans, Eastern Europe,Malta and the Jewish world.The term halva meaning “sweet”, Halva can be kept at room temperature with little risk of spoilage. However, during hot summer months it is better kept refrigerated, as it can turn runny after several days.

`Preparation Time: 5 min`
Cook Time: 15 min
`Total Time: 20 min`

Recipe type:Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/2 cup ghee (unsalted butter)
2-1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
Mawa powder ½ cup
Chopped dry fruits like cashews, raisins

Instructions

In another skillet, mix the flour with ghee and cook it on a low flame till it turns slightly brown giving out a tasteful aroma.
Add sugar+water in the roasted flour and mawa powder.
Keep stirring the mixture and add chopped dry fruits to it.
When it thickens remove it from the flame.
Serve and garnish with fresh fruits or dry fruits