Halwa is a popular Indian dessert sweet with many regional flavours and variations.
Kasi Halwa is a traditional South Indian halwa made with ash gourd (white pumpkin). Usually served at weddings, they are also a great dish for any and all festivities and…
Badam Halwa is a rich and delicious Indian sweet made with almond puree, sugar, ghee and milk. It is one of the most popular sweets in South India. Typically made…
Carrot Halwa,  also known as Gajar ka halwa, Gajrela or Gajar Pak, is a slow cooked traditional dessert made on almost all occasions. In fact, it is so simple and delicious…
Different kinds of halwa (a peculiar kind of Indian sweet dish prepared with nuts, sugar, milk and other ingredients) are loved everywhere in India. Suji (semolina) halwa, Gajar (carrot) halwa,…
A popular sweet from Thanjavur, TN.
Dates are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and contains iron, calcium, potassium, zinc etc. This is an easy to make halwa that tastes delicious and requires very less ingredients. Ingredients:…
A delicious, nutritious and simple halwa made with beetroots and pineapples. Ingredients: Pineapples – 2 cups Beetroots – 2 cups Jaggery – 2 cups, grated Ghee – 1 1/2 tblsp…
Parangikai Halwa (Pumpkin Halwa) is a very simple and delicious halwa made during special occasions and festivals like Diwali. Ingredients: Parangikai (Yellow Pumpkin) – 1/2 cup, finely chopped Sugar –…
A delicious and healthy sweet made with Foxtail millet flour. Thinai (or Foxtail millet) is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber and reduces cholesterol levels. Ingredients: Thinai Flour (Foxtail Millet Flour)…
A simple, tasty and easy to make halwa with apple. Serve as a dessert to any meal. Ingredients: Apple – 1 Unsweetened Khoya – 1/4 cup Sugar – 1/4 cup…
Karachi Halwa or Bombay Ice Halwa or Corn Flour Halwa is a chewy and delicious treat. If you have a sweet tooth and cannot resist sweets, this one is for…
This homemade Wheat Halwa (Tirunelveli Halwa) is one of the most popular halwa varieties in South India, especially in Tamilnadu. This traditional halwa is made using flour, sugar and ghee.…
Sweet Potato Halwa
A delicious Halwa made with milk and pumpkin. Ingredients: Milk – 1 cup White Pumpkin – 1 cup, peeled, chopped Sugar – 2 cups Ghee – 1/4 cup Almonds –…
Mango Halwa
Ingredients: Beetroots – 500 gms Sugar – 125 gms Ghee – 50 gms Cardamom Powder – 1/2 tsp Cashewnuts – 5, fried in little ghee Khoya – 50 gms Moong…
Ingredients: Karunai Kizhangu (Elephant Yam) – 250 gms, peeled, grated Sugar – 150 gms Ghee – 50 gms Milk – 1/2 cup Cardamom Powder – a pinch Cashewnuts – 6,…
Healthy, tasty and delicious. Kids will love this variation of the regular halwa. Ingredients: Oats – 1/2 cup, powdered Milk – 3/4 cup Cardamom Powder – 2 pinch Sugar –…
This is generally made during festive occasions. Quick and easy to make. Ingredients: Rava (Sooji) – 1 cup Sugar – 2 cups Cashewnuts – 7 to 10 Milk – 2…
A simple and delicious halwa for any occasion. Ingredients: Corn Flour – 100 gms Sugar – 150 gms Ghee – 100 gms Kesari Powder – a pinch Cashewnuts –…
Diwali special halwa. Different from the usual sweets but quite tasty. Ingredients: Gasa Gasa (Poppy Seeds) – 1 cup Jaggery – 3/4 cup, powdered Milk – 1/2 cup Ghee –…