Last week as I was cleaning my refrigerator and guess what I found 6-7 ripe, pre-cooked beets. Ok you might ask me why did I get it, hmmm in the idea of having it one a day but somehow I kept skipping it. Well time had come for me to use up the beets and the first thing that popped in my mind was Beetroot Halwa and I did gets loads of suggestions from friends on what to do with them. So I am thinking of trying one recipe a week till I finish them up. Somehow this post seems to co-ordinate with Valentine's Day as it has a lovely dose of a gorgeous red color and being a dessert it sure ticks the cards.
I tried to substitute sugar with jaggery, you can use sugar. But this is great when chilled along with ice cream, yummers!!! you have to try it to know how good it is.
Recipe Source ~ own
Prep & cook time ~ 40 mins
Serves - 2 generously
Ingredients
Beets - 4 medium, grated, 2 cups approx (pre-cooked) *check notes if you are using raw beets
Milk - 1 cup (I used fat free)
Jaggery - 1 cup
Cardamom powder - generous pinch (I skipped this)
Nuts - to decorate (optional)
Ghee - 1 tbsp
Method
- In a deep non stick pan, heat ghee and fry the precooked shredded beets, keep frying till it releases a lovely aroma around 5-6 minutes.
- Slowly start adding the milk and let it evaporate and get thick in medium flame stirring occasionally. It would take close to 10 mins or more for the milk to fully evaporate
- Now start adding the jaggery and let it melt and keep stirring until well combined, check for sweetness and let it cook for further 5 minutes.
- Switch off and add the cardamom powder, combine well and let it cool down a bit before serving
Serve hot/ cold as per your liking and enjoy the luscious Indian dessert
Cooks Wisdom
- If using uncooked beets grate them and add to a pressure cooker along with milk cook for 1-2 whistles and simmer adding the ghee
- I used jaggery you can also use sugar. The jaggery i used is free from impurities so it reduced the hazzle of melting it and straining
- Adding cardamom is optional, if you don't like the taste skip it
- Adding nuts is also optional
Check out my Valentine Burfi HERE
I love beetroot, mainly for its color.. This halwa looks so yummy and perfect color for Valentine's day.. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the color! Really simple and delicious halwa :)
ReplyDeleteLuscious halwa dear..tempting color & perfect visual treat with Valentine around the corner :)
ReplyDeletebeetroot and jaggery unusual combo , taking halwa to another level ,thought not a great fan ,tempts to try it .
ReplyDeleteyummy halwa
ReplyDeleteLove beetroot in a sweeter version.....awesome dear
ReplyDeleteMarvelous recipe!!!Looks delish!!
ReplyDeleteYummmmy halwa:)
ReplyDeleteDelicious n healthy.
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy...and they are perfect clicks!!
ReplyDeleteyummy & colourful halwa....
ReplyDeletelooks so delicious!!hw it tasted?i mean had u noticed any raw smell of beet?
ReplyDeleteHi Maha :) it tasted nice, similar to carrot halwa, you can combine both and try too. You can also add koya to it to make it more decadent. Try and let me know what you think
DeleteWow.. immensely a varied recipe of halwa Priya...Loved it and am bookmarking.Thanks,
ReplyDeleteHealthy and delicious..loved the addition of jaggary in it!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Never tried beet root halwa before.
ReplyDeletelooks delicious priya :)
ReplyDeletelooks yummy and so healthy way you prepared:)super sis:)
ReplyDeleteHalwa with beetroot wow! looks so yummy
ReplyDeletei love this and make it often but with sugar addition of jaggery is nice!
ReplyDeleteHi Priya.. never had beetroot in sweet form.. looks nice and healthy.. will surely try:)
ReplyDeleteyummy halwa!
ReplyDeleteNice recipe Priya. Just in time for V day. will try soon
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious and healthy too. Liked that you used jaggery
ReplyDeleteLooks so delicious sis, I make these very often with sugar, but jaggery is a good healthy replacement :) Loved the spoon there :)
ReplyDeletewow..yummmmy n inviting..
ReplyDeleteTasty Appetite
Super.Amazing Pics Priya..
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy and healthy
ReplyDeletelovely color priya...looks inviting and amazing...healthy treat for v'day:)
ReplyDeleteI love beet for its colour,it looks so delicious...loved ur clicks!!
ReplyDeletethis looks yummy. Loved ur blog header
ReplyDeleteBeetroot halwa is my favorite,drool
ReplyDeleteperfect dessert for valentine's day :) the color creates a mood..
ReplyDeleteLooks so colorful & delicious.... Nice presentation too :-)
ReplyDeletebeets halwa with jaggery,sounds interesting n a healthy option too...halwa looks so delicious...lovely pics dear! liked ur new header..U Rock!!
ReplyDeleteI usually use those precooked beets for making smoothies. Like this idea too Priya... BTW like your new header..very stunning.
ReplyDeleteDelectable halwa..Love to grab whole bowl..yumm
ReplyDeleteBeetroot halwa is superb. you are tempting me a lot with these clicks of the yummy beetroot halwa. I have never tried adding jaggery to halwa. would like to try sometime.
ReplyDeleteJaggery in halwa thats sounds wonderful sis,wat an healthy twist,loving this addition here Sis..Love to finish that whole bowl.
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