Lucknow. Often children or adults are reluctant to eat beetroot in the form of salad or juice. A large amount of iron, fiber, potassium and antioxidants are found in beetroot, which help in increasing hemoglobin in the body and strengthening the immunity. If you also want to include the health benefits of beetroot in your family's diet, then 'Beetroot Halwa' is the best and delicious option. Very attractive in color and delicious in taste, this halwa can be easily made on any special occasion or festival. Let us know the simplest recipe to make beetroot halwa in halwai style at home.
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Required Materials:
Grated beetroot – 500 grams
Full cream milk – 2.5 cups (about 500 ml)
Desi Ghee – 3 to 4 spoons
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Sugar – 1/2 cup (as per taste)
Green cardamom powder – 1/2 tsp
Finely chopped cashews, almonds and pistachios – 2-3 teaspoons
Khoya/Mawa or milk powder – 1/4 cup (optional, to enhance taste)
Easy method to make:
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Step 1: Roast the Beetroot
First of all, peel the fresh beetroot, wash it thoroughly and then grate it. Now add 2 spoons of desi ghee in a heavy bottomed pan and heat it. When the ghee is hot, add grated beetroot to it and fry on medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes. Roasting removes the rawness and smell of beetroot.
Step 2: Cook in Milk
After this, add 2.5 cups of full cream milk in the pan and mix well. Keep the gas flame medium and let it cook while stirring occasionally. The milk will slowly start drying and the beetroot will become completely soft and absorb the milk. This process takes about 15-20 minutes.
Step 3: Mix Sweet and Dry Fruits
When the milk dries completely, add sugar as per taste and khoya (if using). After adding sugar, the halwa will release some water, so cook it until the halwa becomes thick again. Now add cardamom powder and one teaspoon ghee and fry for 2-3 minutes more, so that the halwa gets a good shine.
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Step 4: Serve
Heat some ghee in a small pan and fry chopped cashews, almonds and pistachios until they turn light golden and add them to the halwa. Your hot and nutritious beetroot halwa is ready.
Take it out in a bowl, garnish it with roasted nuts and serve it hot or cold. Along with health, this halwa will also double the taste of your mouth.
Report: Deepanjali Mishra