Gajar/beetroot Twin Halwa

Gajar/beetroot twin halwa is an eye catching sweet dish recipe with the grated carrots and beetrots. Laden with the goodness of carrots and beetroots, this halwa makes for a healthy snack or sweet choice for children.

Gajar/beetroot Twin Halwa

This recipe has been viewed 7387 times



Gajar/beetroot Twin Halwa recipe - How to make Gajar/beetroot Twin Halwa

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     3
Show me for servings

Ingredients



Ingredients For the beetroot halwa:
1 medium sized beetroot, grated
3 tsp sugar
a pinch of cardamom (elaichi) powder
1 cup water
10 to 12 raisins (kismis), soaked in warm weater

For the gajar halwa:
2 medium sized carrots, grated
1/4 cup sugar
a pinch of cardamom (elaichi) powder
2 cups water
4 cashewnuts (kaju), finely chopped

Method


Procedure:beetroot halwa

    Procedure:beetroot halwa
  1. In a saucepan, bring the water to boil.
  2. Add sugar and elaichi powder while stirring continuously.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Simmer and add grated beetroot and cook till done.
  5. When the content begins to thicken, add raisins and cover with a lid.
  6. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes. toss well.

Procedure:gajar halwa

    Procedure:gajar halwa
  1. In a saucepan, bring the water to boil.
  2. Add sugar, elaichi powder & cashewnuts while stirring continuously.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Simmer and add grated gajar and cook till done.
  5. When the content begins to thicken cover with a lid.
  6. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes. toss well.

For the garnish:

    For the garnish:
  1. Slice 10 almonds carefully and fry in ghee until they turn golden brown.
  2. In a wide glass bowl, place one scoop of vanilla ice-cream in the centre.
  3. Place one serving of hot gajar halwa and one serving of beetroot halwa on either side of the ice-cream.
  4. Garnish the halwa with sliced almonds.
  5. Serve immediately.

Reviews