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    Beetroot Halwa

    August 7, 2014 By Vidya Srinivasan 46 Comments

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    Beetroot Halwa | Beetroot pudding | halwa recipe | Indian sweet halwa recipe | Indian dessert | sweet recipe | Indian sweet recipe  step-by-step pictures and video recipe. Check out the Beetroot Halwa recipe. If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

    Beetroot halwa | beetroot pudding is an easy, tasty halwa with beetroot, milk. Delicious Indian beetroot pudding can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

    Can I grate beetroot for halwa?

    Yes, traditionally we grate beetroot for halwa but to save time I have finely chopped beetroot. Avoid bigger chunks of beetroot. For kids, you can even grind beetroot and prepare halwa.

    Can I make a pressure cooker beetroot ka halwa?

    Yes, you can make a pressure cooker or instant pot beetroot halwa. Saute beets and pressure cook in separator or release pressure manually then prepare halwa.

    Can I reduce sugar?

    Yes, adjust according to your sweetness. you can use jaggery/ brown sugar instead of white sugar.

     

    Beetroot recipes

    beetroot halwa

    easy beetroot halwa
    5 from 1 vote
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    Ingredients

    • 1 + 1/2 cup Beetroot grated or finely chopped in the chopper
    • 3/4 cup sugar
    • 2 cup + 1/2 cup Milk
    • 3 tablespoon Ghee/Butter
    • 1/8 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
    • 10 Cashews

    Instructions

    • Add ghee to the pan, when the ghee is hot, add cashew and roast till they are golden brown
    • Turn off the stove and keep cashew aside
    • In the same pan, add beetroot. Saute for around 3 minutes till the raw smell goes off
    • Add milk and allow it to boil in medium flame. Mix well and cook till the milk is absorbed and beetroot turns soft. it takes around 15 -2 0 minutes
    • Furthermore add sugar, cardamom powder and mix well
    • Cook for 3 minutes or till the sugar dissolves well
    • Add roasted cashews, ghee, milk and mix well
    • Cover and cook for 5 minutes or till the halwa comes together as a mass

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    Notes

    1. I have chopped beetroot into tiny pieces with a chopper. Instead, you can grate the beetroot
    2. for halwa,  have cooked beetroot in the pan.Instead, you can pressure cook beetroot with milk and prepare halwa in a pan
    3. Avoid adding sugar before cooking beetroot
    4. Add sugar according to your sweetness
    5. Because of milk shelf life of beetroot halwa is less
    6. After halwa is cool refrigerate. It stays good for 3 days
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    Ingredients:

    1 + 1/2 cup Beetroot (grated or finely chopped in the chopper)

    3/4 cup  sugar

    2 cup + 1/2 cup Milk 

    3 tablespoon Ghee/Butter 

    1/8 teaspoon Cardamom Powder 

    10 Cashews

    How to make beetroot halwa with step by step pictures:

    • Add ghee to the pan, when the ghee is hot, add cashew and roast till they are golden brown 

    • Turn off the stove and keep cashew aside

    • In the same pan, add beetroot. Saute for around 3 minutes till the raw smell goes off

    • Add milk and allow it to boil in medium flame. Mix well and cook till the milk is absorbed and beetroot turns soft. it takes around 15 -2 0 minutes

    • Furthermore add sugar, cardamom powder and mix well

    • Cook for 3 minutes or till the sugar dissolves well

    • Add roasted cashews, ghee, milk and mix well

    • Cover and cook for 5 minutes or till the halwa comes together as a mass

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    1. Malar

      August 07, 2014 at 10:20 pm

      As always best halwa, love the color it gives 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 07, 2014 at 10:27 pm

        Yes dear:-)

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    2. livecook

      August 07, 2014 at 10:22 pm

      I love beets and this is something I would definitely try! Thanks for posting, looks delicious!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 07, 2014 at 10:26 pm

        Glad you liked it:-) Do try and let me know

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        • livecook

          August 07, 2014 at 10:33 pm

          Sure! 🙂

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    3. sherien

      August 07, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      I loved this Vidya......enjoyed reading the post!!!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 2:11 pm

        Thanks Sherien:-)

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    4. My Kitchen Moments

      August 07, 2014 at 11:28 pm

      Long back once i prepared beetroot halwa. Just loved it. Yours is tempting me 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 2:11 pm

        I m sure your version would taste yummy:-) thanks Aiswarya:-)

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    5. Chhapanbhog

      August 08, 2014 at 12:32 am

      Health and taste both packed together...

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 2:10 pm

        Thanks Shikha:-)

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    6. Charanya

      August 08, 2014 at 1:43 am

      Yum <3 My brain goes 'Veganize, Veganize' <3<3

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 2:09 pm

        I know Charu:-)

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    7. platedujour

      August 08, 2014 at 1:54 am

      It looks like good beetroot is always among the top foods! I've never tried beets as a dessert, we usually have them with horseradish and vinegar but it's an interesting option I have to say, and I would like to try it 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 2:09 pm

        Thanku:-) glad you like it. Waiting to hear from you

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    8. Jayeeta

      August 08, 2014 at 2:37 am

      nice one Vidya......I have one beet root in my stock......definitely going to try this one. 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 2:08 pm

        Thanks Jayeeta:-) Do try

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    9. Foodie Adam & Cookie Eve

      August 08, 2014 at 2:38 am

      Looks so yummy Vidya 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 2:07 pm

        Thanks Jofy:-)

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    10. swethadhaara

      August 08, 2014 at 3:41 am

      This is one of my all time favorites!! I love beetroot halwa 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 2:07 pm

        Thanks Swetha:-)

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    11. cpriya78

      August 08, 2014 at 4:06 am

      Looks delicious dear!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 2:06 pm

        Thanks Akka:-)

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    12. radhikasethi

      August 08, 2014 at 4:25 am

      I am not a fan of beetroot either but this looks lovely. Something I definitely would want to try! 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 2:06 pm

        I know Radhi, beetroot s not a fav veg for many. Thanks dear

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    13. Chitra Jagadish

      August 08, 2014 at 4:45 am

      wow looks gorgeous...one of my friend on chat last night said she made beetroot halwa and just told her am gonna try soon but now looking at your pic am more wanting to eat this.....yum yum...

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 1:57 pm

        Do try Chitra, I am sure you wil come up with great healthy twist:-)

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        • Chitra Jagadish

          August 08, 2014 at 2:12 pm

          Thanx dear for your encouragement and this this is what gearing me up which am in need off ...:)

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          • Traditionally Modern Food

            August 08, 2014 at 2:13 pm

            Anytime Chitra:-)

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            • Chitra Jagadish

              August 08, 2014 at 2:16 pm

              🙂

    14. chitra

      August 08, 2014 at 7:00 am

      Lovely.I am yet to try this.:)

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 1:56 pm

        Thanks Chitra:-)

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    15. Tasty Eats Ronit Penso

      August 08, 2014 at 11:29 am

      Wonderful color! Sounds so tasty. 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 1:56 pm

        Thanku dear:-)

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    16. Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried

      August 08, 2014 at 11:59 am

      i love beets halwa!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 1:55 pm

        🙂

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    17. Kloesunny @ Kloe's Kitchen

      August 08, 2014 at 1:22 pm

      How amazing! I bet it has an amazing and fresh flavor....I might have to give this one a try! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks kloe:-) yes it tastes yummy. Do try

        Reply
    18. Zara

      August 08, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      Time to impress the mother dearest...:)

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 9:57 pm

        🙂

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    19. acbistro

      August 08, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      Beetroot is a much ignored vegetable in Indian households because people are yet to discover what a joy it is cook differently with this humble vegetable. I had made Beetroot sondesh, and it became a hit in my family 🙂 the halwa looks so good Vidya 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 08, 2014 at 9:56 pm

        True:-) I use to hate beetroot once. Beetroot sondesh sounds awesome, I wish to try them. thanks Andy:-)

        Reply
    20. marudhuskitchen

      August 09, 2014 at 12:40 am

      wow..my favorite sweet always...mm..yumm

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 09, 2014 at 10:12 pm

        Thanks Vani:-)

        Reply
    21. Ranjani

      November 21, 2014 at 12:23 am

      So yumm it looks..always yes for beetroot halwa 🙂 with brown sugar sounds different. Let me try 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        November 24, 2014 at 6:25 pm

        Yes dear totally agree:-) thanku

        Reply
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