Cake Flour Halwa

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 1

Delightful Cake Flour Halwa recipe perfect for dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

438

Sugar

39g

Fat

23g

Halwa is a traditional sweet dish that is popular in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is typically made from semolina, wheat flour, or chickpeas and sweetened with sugar, honey, or jaggery. In this recipe, the cake flour is toasted in ghee which gives it a nutty and buttery flavor. The halwa is then sweetened with sugar and flavored with cardamom seeds to give it a unique aroma. The Cake Flour Halwa is a must-try dessert that is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

Instructions

1.	Heat ghee in a large heavy-bottomed pan over low heat.
2.	Add flour and fry for approximately 15 minutes, stirring frequently until brown and fragrant.
3.	Add cardamom seeds, sugar, and milk. Mix well.
4.	Add egg and mix vigorously for 2-3 minutes.
5.	Cook, stirring continuously, for approximately 10 minutes or until the mixture forms a thick, pudding consistency.
6.	Remove from heat.
7.	Pour halwa into a greased dish and let it cool to room temperature before slicing to desired sizes.

PROS

This Cake Flour Halwa is very easy to make and requires minimal effort and preparation.

The dessert is perfect to serve during festivals and special occasions.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar thus, it should be consumed in moderation.

The significant amount of Ghee can also increase the calorie intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The halwa contains milk which is rich in calcium and a great source of vitamin D.
The dessert is also a great source of energy and can be enjoyed when craving something sweet.

	2 cups flour
	3 cups milk
	1/2 cup ghee
	1 egg
	1 1/4 cups sugar
	6 cardamom seeds