Atta Halwa Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Atta halwa or atte ka sheera is an Indian dessert made with whole wheat flour. Check out this easy recipe to make it at home.
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.
- Add ghee, mix well, and 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 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 407kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 50g (17%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 23g (35%) | Saturated Fat: 14g (88%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 58mg (19%) | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 142mg (4%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 25g (28%) | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
