When it comes to halwa, beetroot/carrot halwa is all time favorite. Even if you are not a big fan of beetroot, I am sure you can’t say no to Halwa. Like I mentioned in Carrot Payasam As a kid, I was a picky eater and always said no to beetroot. After tasting beetroot in this form, I started liking beetroot 🙂 Usually I do with white sugar but for change have tried with brown sugar and I didn’t feel any difference in taste.
Ingredients
- Beetroot - 2 cup Peeled and grated/chopped in chopper
- Brown Sugar - 1/2 cup Adjust according to your sweetness
- Milk - 2 cup
- Ghee/Butter - 2 tbsp
- Condensed Milk - 3 tbsp
- Cardamom Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Cashews - to garnish
Instructions
- Add butter to pan, when the butter is hot, add cashew and roast till they are golden brown and keep aside
- In the same pan, add beetroot. Saute till the raw smell goes, for about 3-5 minutes
- Add milk and allow it to boil in medium flame. Mix well and cook till milk is absorbed fully. It took 7-10 mins for me
- Add brown sugar and continue cooking till sugar dissolves completely
- Add condensed milk and cook till moisture is aborbed and halwa consistency is reached
Notes
- Same procedure can be followed for carrot/pumpkin halwa
- Adding condensed milk is optional, but it gave nice flavor to the dish
Beetroot Halwa
Preparation Time : 10 min | Cooking Time :25 min
Recipe Category : Dessert/Sweet
Ingredients:
Beetroot – 2 cup (Peeled and grated/chopped in chopper)
Brown Sugar – 1/2 cup (Adjust according to your sweetness)
Milk – 2 cup
Ghee/Butter – 2 tbsp
Condensed Milk – 3 tbsp
Cardamom Powder – 1/4 tsp
Cashews – to garnish
Method:
- Add butter to pan, when the butter is hot, add cashew and roast till they are golden brown and keep aside
- In the same pan, add beetroot. Saute till the raw smell goes, for about 3-5 minutes
- Add milk and allow it to boil in medium flame. Mix well and cook till milk is absorbed fully. It took 7-10 mins for me
- Add brown sugar and continue cooking till sugar dissolces completely
- Add condensed milk and cook till moisture is aborbed and halwa consistency is reached
My Notes:
- Same procedure can be followed for carrot/pumpkin halwa
- Adding condensed milk is optional, but it gave nice flavor to the dish
As always best halwa, love the color it gives 🙂
Yes dear:-)
I love beets and this is something I would definitely try! Thanks for posting, looks delicious!
Glad you liked it:-) Do try and let me know
Sure! 🙂
I loved this Vidya……enjoyed reading the post!!!
Thanks Sherien:-)
Long back once i prepared beetroot halwa. Just loved it. Yours is tempting me 🙂
I m sure your version would taste yummy:-) thanks Aiswarya:-)
Health and taste both packed together…
Thanks Shikha:-)
Yum <3 My brain goes 'Veganize, Veganize' <3<3
I know Charu:-)
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 🙂
Thanku:-) glad you like it. Waiting to hear from you
nice one Vidya……I have one beet root in my stock……definitely going to try this one. 🙂
Thanks Jayeeta:-) Do try
Looks so yummy Vidya 🙂
Thanks Jofy:-)
This is one of my all time favorites!! I love beetroot halwa 🙂
Thanks Swetha:-)
Looks delicious dear!
Thanks Akka:-)
I am not a fan of beetroot either but this looks lovely. Something I definitely would want to try! 🙂
I know Radhi, beetroot s not a fav veg for many. Thanks dear
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…
Do try Chitra, I am sure you wil come up with great healthy twist:-)
Thanx dear for your encouragement and this this is what gearing me up which am in need off …:)
Anytime Chitra:-)
🙂
Lovely.I am yet to try this.:)
Thanks Chitra:-)
Wonderful color! Sounds so tasty. 🙂
Thanku dear:-)
i love beets halwa!
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How amazing! I bet it has an amazing and fresh flavor….I might have to give this one a try! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks kloe:-) yes it tastes yummy. Do try
Time to impress the mother dearest…:)
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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 🙂
True:-) I use to hate beetroot once. Beetroot sondesh sounds awesome, I wish to try them. thanks Andy:-)
wow..my favorite sweet always…mm..yumm
Thanks Vani:-)
So yumm it looks..always yes for beetroot halwa 🙂 with brown sugar sounds different. Let me try 🙂
Yes dear totally agree:-) thanku