This sweet dish takes me back to my childhood days. Though this sweet dish is the most easiest and simple sweet dish you could ever make, but you know how somethings are simple yet delicious.
A delicious 4 ingredients Indian Dessert, Aate Ka Halwa is very easy to make and is quite scrumptious. Loaded with ghee and dry fruits, Atta Halwa or Wheat Halwa is definitely indulgent. This is easy to make at home with some simple tricks. It is usually served for breakfast or before bedtime to keep the body warm. You can also serve it as dessert after meals.
Although you can use any whole wheat flour available to make this halwa, making it using coarsely ground flour will give you the best result. If you have access to freshly milled flour, then the results will be best. This halwa should be made in ghee or clarified butter for the best result. If ghee is not available, then you can use unsalted butter, but not oil. If you are conscious and prefer your halwas in Oil, then I would say that you are depriving yourself with real taste of Halwa. Secondly, I see a lot of people use White sugar and Brown sugar, but the actual Aate ka halwa is made with Gudd/Jaggery.
My mother has often made this Halwa during weekends, specially in winters for breakfast. I loved the fact that it would be ready on demand and everyone at home enjoyed and loved it. Its always made our weekend more special and sweet. As much as I did try, I do not think I can make it as delicious as how my mother made it, but its still pretty close.
You can easily store the halwa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. When you want to consume, just take it out and heat for a few minutes before serving. You can also freeze it in freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. My steps are simple and I keep it as basic as I can so it’s easy to follow and the taste connect us to the authentic flavor too. Enjoy!!!
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 30 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup Ghee
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/2 cup Jaggery Gudd
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Almonds + Pistachios chopped. To Garnish
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- Heat and melt Ghee in a pan.
- Add whole wheat flour.
- Add Cardamom Powder.
- Fry on medium heat until slightly browned, around 7-8 minutes. Keep stirring continuously.
- Heat 2 cups of water and add the Jaggery to it. Let boil and let the Jaggery melt.
- Once the Flour is completely roasted, add the Jaggery water to it.
- Keep stirring and blend everything well on low to medium heat.
- The Halwa will keep getting thicker as you cook, so at any point if you feel that you are okay with the consistency, then stop cooking further.
- Garnish with chopped nuts.
- Serve Hot or warm and Enjoy!!!