Makai ka Halwa
by Tarla Dalal
Here is a unique halwa made of grated sweet corn sweetened with sugar and flavoured with spices like cardamom and saffron. Milk gives the Makai ka Halwa a very rich flavour while grated coconut improves the mouth-feel.
Although it is a unique recipe, it still has a traditional touch to it. This makes the halwa appealing to both the younger and older generations! Serve it at a party and watch the compliments pile up.
Makai ka Halwa recipe - How to make Makai ka Halwa
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 tbsp ghee
1 cup grated sweet corn cob
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp freshly grated coconut
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
a pinch of saffron (kesar) strands
1/4 cup chopped mixed nuts (cashewnuts and pistachios)
- Method
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the sweet corn, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the milk and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the coconut, cardamom powder and saffron, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes or till it leaves the sides of the pan, while stirring continuously.
- Switch off the flame, add the nuts and mix well.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 345 cal |
| Protein | 6.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 15.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 155.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 20.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 118.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 43.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 148.6 mg |
| Sodium | 14.8 mg |
| Potassium | 182.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
The color didn''t match the picture but it tastes ok.
Makai ka halwa. . This was really a suprise fir me... as I could not believe we can make a sweet with sweet corn.. This was simply amazing.. A must try recipe. .