Atta halwa or Indian whole wheat flour pudding is a flavorful Indian dessert. It is made on special occasions, celebrations, and Indian festivals like Diwali and Navratri.
It is very easy to make atta halwa at home. This delicious and delightful halwa recipe will please your family and friends.
Ingredients
Atta halwa is made with only a few ingredients. Indian whole wheat flour, or the Indian chakki atta is the main ingredient. If you mill flour at home, use soft white wheat berries to mill flour for this halwa.
You will need ghee, sugar, and some dry fruits like raisins. Adding ground cardamom makes this dessert very flavorful.
Instructions
Roast the flour in a heavy bottom skillet on medium heat for about 7-8 minutes or until it gives a pleasant roasted aroma.
Add ghee and mix well with a spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add water and sugar and continue cooking well, scrape the bottom of the pan so that it does not stick.
Add cardamom powder and raisins and continue cooking it by covering it with a lid. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring intermittently until the halwa looks dark brown and starts leaving the sides. The ghee will also start releasing. Turn off the heat and serve hot.
Serving suggestions
Atta halwa is best served warm. It is a true delight in cold weather. You can garnish it with some sliced pistachios or chopped cashews while serving.
Storage
Whole wheat flour halwa can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for about 3-4 days. It can also be frozen for up to a month.
Refrigerated halwa will tend to harden. To soften it, simply reheat it in the microwave. If needed, you can add a few spoons of milk or water to make it soft.
Frozen halwa can be defrosted in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Reheat in the microwave to serve it warm.
You may also enjoy other Indian dessert recipes
- Kalakand
- Cham Cham
- Mishti Doi
- Dudhi Halwa
- Rice pudding
- Vermicelli pudding
- Ras malai
- Instant pot Indian desserts
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📖 Recipe
Atta Halwa Recipe
Equipment
- Heavy bottom pan (at least 10 inch wide)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour (atta)
- ½ cup Ghee (or coconut oil for vegan)
- ½ cup Sugar
- 1 ½ cup Water
- ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 1 tablespoon Raisins
Instructions
- Roast the flour in a heavy bottom skillet on medium heat for about 7-8 minutes or until it gives a pleasant roasted aroma.1 cup Whole wheat flour
- Add ghee, mix well, and cook for 2-3 minutes.½ cup Ghee
- Add water and sugar and continue cooking well, scrape the bottom of the pan so that it does not stick.½ cup Sugar, 1 ½ cup Water
- Add cardamom powder and raisins and continue cooking it by covering it with a lid.¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder, 1 tablespoon Raisins
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring intermittently until the water evaporates, halwa looks dark brown and starts leaving the sides of the pan. The ghee will also start releasing.
- Turn off the heat and serve hot.
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