HALDI HALWA
THE COLOUR MAKES THIS HALDI KI HALWA A FESTIVE DESSERT ADDITION.
Fresh turmeric’s earthy taste makes this unique haldi ki halwa a more savoury dessert for the festive Indian regional feast table. It’s colour is incomparable. This halwa is a unique dessert that offers plenty to talk about, as well as a delicious and elegant grand finale. The recipe can be made from beginning to end in less than 45 minutes.
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RECIPE DETAILS
Serves: 4 to 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes.
Dietary Style: Gluten Free | Vegetarian
INGREDIENTS
PREP
- 125 g fresh turmeric
- 2 to 3 tbsp water
- 3/4 cup of almonds
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- 4 tbsp ghee
- 1 cup besan (chickpea) flour
- 1 cup jaggery powder
- 8 to 10 green cardamom pods, husks cracked
METHOD
How to make our haldi halwa recipe.
STEP 1
Clean and peel the fresh turmeric. In a blender, blend with the water until it forms a smooth past. Reserve in a bowl. In a dry blender, grind the almonds until they are also smooth to make an almond meal or almond flour. Also set aside.
STEP 2
In a large frying pan, heat the ghee until a little browned. Add the fresh turmeric paste to the ghee (on medium heat) and stir. This is the longest process of the cook. The turmeric paste needs to be stirred until the water is excreted and evaporates, and the oil splits the turmeric. This will take about eight to ten minutes and you will need to stir constantly. Turn the heat down to low if the paste starts catching. It will change texture and become a little cake batter-esque. At this point, you are ready to add the net ingredients.
STEP 3
Now add the ground almonds, besan flour, jaggery and cracked cardamom pods. Stir through until well combined, this will take two to three minutes. Once combined, turn off the heat but continue to stir the halwa in the frying pan to ensure it is adequately brought together.
Serve into small bowls, ramekins, or katoris and top with slivered almonds and silver leaf (optional). Serve at room temperature.
LEARN MORE ABOUT
FRESH TURMERIC
Is fresh turmeric different to turmeric powder?
It is the same plant, but the drying and grinding process means that the powder has a much different taste to the fresh turmeric root or rhizome.
Where can I buy fresh turmeric?
Fresh turmeric is available at most major supermarkets alongside the garlic, onion and fresh ginger. It can also be bought at many small, independent green grocers.
What does fresh turmeric taste like?
Fresh turmeric is cool, just a little sharp, and earthy in the way of a dirty water chestnut. It is a fresh and light taste.
Is turmeric good for you?
Turmeric has many health giving properties, including its powerful use as an anti-inflammatory. The best way to consume turmeric according to traditional Indian medicine is to eat small amounts in food every day.
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