Atta Halwa (sheera)
Atta halwa, also known as sheera, is a delicious and aromatic Indian dessert made from whole wheat flour, ghee, sugar, and flavored with cardamom. It's a perfect treat for festive occasions or a simple dessert for your family. Ingredients: Sugar, Ghee, Almonds, Cardamom powder, Cashews, Atta, Kishmish
20min
Cook Time
4
Servings
Recipe
350 kCal
Recipe
1
Heat 1/2 cup of ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over medium heat. Once the ghee is hot, add 1 cup of atta (whole wheat flour) and roast it, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
2
Keep roasting the atta until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. This process may take around 10-12 minutes.
3
In a separate pan, heat 2 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring the sugar syrup to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
4
Slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the roasted atta, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Be careful as the mixture may splutter.
5
Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring continuously until the halwa thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan. This may take around 5-7 minutes.
6
Add 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder and mix well. Optionally, you can also add 1/4 cup of chopped nuts like almonds, cashews, or raisins for added texture and flavor.
7
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, and then turn off the heat. Serve the atta halwa hot or warm, garnished with more chopped nuts if desired.
Nutrition
350
kCal
4 g
Protein
16 g
Fat
48 g
Carbs
1 cup of Sugar
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½ cup of Ghee
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50 g of Almonds
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½ tsp of Cardamom Powder
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