Aloo Halwa

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 14

Scrumptious Aloo Halwa recipe for a traditional dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

458

Sugar

41g

Fat

23g

Aloo Halwa is a popular dessert in India that is often served during special occasions like weddings and festivals. Made with mashed potatoes, milk, sugar, and a touch of saffron, this dish is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. Aloo Halwa has a rich, creamy texture and is garnished with chopped cashew nuts for added crunch. This dessert is often served warm and is perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.	Boil the potatoes until they are soft. Peel them and mash them.
2.	In a pan, heat ghee and add the mashed potatoes. Cook them on low flame for 10-12 minutes.
3.	Add milk, sugar, saffron, and cardamom powder to the pan and mix well. Cook for another 10 minutes on low flame.
4.	Garnish with chopped cashew nuts before serving.

PROS

Aloo Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert that is easy to make and requires simple ingredients.

The dish is sweet, creamy, and satisfying.

CONS

The dish is high in calories and fat due to the amount of ghee used in the recipe.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are rich in potassium and vitamin C, which can help in maintaining blood pressure and immune function.
Saffron has been used in traditional medicine for its various health benefits like reducing inflammation and improving mood. However, more research is needed to support these claims.

	4 medium potatoes
	2 cups milk
	3/4 cup sugar
	1/2 cup ghee
	1 pinch saffron
	1 tablespoon chopped cashew nuts
	1 teaspoon cardamom powder