How to Make Beetroot Halwa South Indian Kerala Style

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STEP 1

 

• Wash & peel Carrot & Beetroot

• Blend with 450ml of water & strain the juice

 

 

STEP 2

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• Add 2 tbsp of whole wheat flour called chapati flour (atta).

• Add 5 tbsp of cornflour.

• Add 1 tsp of vanilla essence

• Add 1/4 tsp of Salt.

• Whisk & keep aside.

 

 

STEP 3

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• Take a pan & add sugar 350g.

• 200ml of water.

• Boil & dissolves sugar (1-2 minutes) & keep aside.

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STEP 4

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• Take a big pan & add 3 tbsp of ghee or Clarified butter.  

• Add black raisins, after 30 seconds

• Add sugar syrup and boil foe 1-2 minutes. 

• Add the carrot & beetroot mixture & stir continuously.

• (maintain low heat and stir for 5minutes & then maintain medium heat and stir for 25-35 minutes).

• Add cardamom powder.

• When the mixture starts thickens add some chopped nuts and raisins. 

• When the mixture starts separates from pan add 1 tbsp of Ghee.

• And another teaspoon ghee just before removing from the heat. And transfer to a glass tray.

• (oven safe need to tolerate heat) as hot.

 

 

STEP 5

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• Apply ghee to the setting tray.

• Add nuts to the bottom of the glass (oven safe)tray.

• Transfer it & set to cool for 1-2 hours at room temperature.

 

**Watch the video below for perfection