As we all celebrate the pious relationship between the brothers and sisters this Raksha Bandhan, why not prepare an authentic delicacy? Gud ka Halwa is an Indian dessert made with semolina, jaggery and loads of nuts. Halwa is prepared in most Indian homes on almost all special occasions and festivals. Scroll down to know the recipe by Chef Reetu Uday Kugaji.
GUD DA HALWA
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time 25 minutes
Serves: 04
Ingredients and Quantity:
Semolina (Suji / Rawa)- 3/4
th cup
Bengal Gram Flour (Besan)- 1/4
th cup
Clarified Butter (Desi Ghee)- ½ cup
Almonds, slivered- 1/4
th tbsp.
Melon seeds (Magaz seeds )- 1/4
th tbsp.
For the Syrup:
Water-04 cups
Jaggery, grated- 3/4
th cup or more if desired
For the Clarification of Syrup:
Milk- 1/4
th tbsp.
For the Straining of Syrup:
Muslin Cloth- 1/4
th metre
For the Garnish:
Almonds, slivered- ½ tbsp.
Pistachio nuts, chopped- 1/4
th tbsp.
Rosebuds, dried and edible- as desired
Method:
- In a saucepan add jaggery and water.
- Bring it to a boil stirring it.
- Add a little milk
- You will find the dirt on the top of the syrup. Remove the froth/scum and discard with the help of a round spoon.
- Once the syrup thickens, strain through a muslin cloth.
- In a non-stick kadai, heat ghee and add to the semolina and Bengal gram Flour. Over a medium flame let it cook, ensuring that you continue stirring it.
- Once it acquires a light golden colour and you can smell the aroma of cooked semolina and Bengal gram flour add the slivered almonds and melon seeds, let it cook for few seconds.
- Add the prepared syrup and stir continuously till it becomes thick and attains its desired consistency.
- Serve the halwa hot garnished with slivered almonds, chopped pistachio nuts and dried and edible rosebuds.
Chef Tips:
- I don’t prefer adding edible colour as I believe the natural colour of the dish is fantastic.
- You may have a ratio of 1:2 which is one part of mixed semolina and Bengal Gram Flour and two parts of Syrup.
- You may also add sugar in the Jaggery syrup.
- You may use Organic Jaggery if desired.
- You may add a few strands of Saffron if desired.
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