Beetroot Halva

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 12

Decadent Beetroot Halva recipe for your sweet cravings

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

468

Sugar

42g

Fat

25g

Beetroot Halva is a sweet dessert that is popular across many parts of India, especially during the festival season. This dessert is made by cooking grated beetroot in milk, sugar, and clarified butter until it forms a thick, fudgy consistency. Traditionally, Beetroot Halva is garnished with slivered pistachios and poppy seeds and served warm. It can be enjoyed on its own or served as a topping for ice cream or custard.

Instructions

1.	Heat the clarified butter in a kadhai or heavy bottomed pan, add the green cardamoms and roast for 30 seconds
2.	Add the grated beetroot and saute for 10-15 minutes or until it loses all its moisture and releases oil on the sides of the pan.
3.	Add milk and stir continuously till all the milk is absorbed by the beetroot
4.	Add the sugar and stir till all the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan
5.	Add pistachios and almonds, mix well.
6.	Remove from heat and pour into a greased tray or dish and spread it evenly
7.	Garnish with slivered pistachios and poppy seeds
8.	Wait until it cools down and then cut into desired shape and serve

PROS

Sweet and nutty, Beetroot Halva is a unique dessert that is sure to impress your family and guests at any special occasion.

Beetroot is a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium and is known for its antioxidant properties.

CONS

Beetroot Halva is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Additionally, eating too much beetroot can result in stomach upset or kidney stones in some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beetroot is a nutrient-dense vegetable that has been associated with improving heart health and lowering blood pressure.
It is also a good source of iron, which is important for maintaining healthy blood cells.
Almonds and pistachios are both high in healthy fats and protein and can help to promote satiety and reduce inflammation in the body.

	1 kg grated beetroot
	1 liter milk , full cream
	10 green cardamoms
	180 g sugar
	4 tablespoons clarified butter ( ghee )
	1/2 cup almonds , slivered and roasted lightly
	1/2 cup pistachios , slivered
	2 tablespoons poppy seeds ( to garnish , approx )