Easy Beetroot Halwa (Vegan)
Easy Beetroot Halwa is a super easy to make and delicious Indian sweet. Beetroot turned into one healthy dessert flavored with cardamom.
Ingredients
- 2 Beetroot (medium)
- tsp Oil
- Water - 1 ½ + ¼ Cups
- a small pinch Salt
- 2 tsp Corn starch
- ½ Cup Sugar
- ⅛ tsp Cardamom powder
- Chopped nuts - for garnish
Instructions
- First peel and grate the beetroot and keep aside. Heat the oil in a pan and add the grated beetroot. Saute nicely for about 2-3 mins.
- Now, add 1 ½ Cups of water, salt and mix well. Cook covered until the beetroot is almost done.
- Dissolve the corn starch in about ¼ Cup of water. Add the corn starch mixture to the pan. Mix well an cook for a further 1 min or so until the mixture turns glossy.
- Now, add the sugar and cardamom powder, mix well and cook for another 3 mins. Turn off the flame.
- Serve warm with a garnish of chopped/sliced nuts. I used sliced pistachios and almonds.
Notes | FAQ
- If you love extra flavor, you can use Ghee or Butter instead of Oil for sautéing.
- Do not overcook the beetroot. The beetroot should retain some texture after cooking.
- The whole cooking process should take place in medium flame.