Singhade Ka Halwa

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Singhada, also known as water chestnut, is rich in carbohydrate, starch , vitamin B6, and riboflavin. Singhadas are eaten raw, and also boiled. Singhada is one of the most commonly used food item in delicacies made for the fasting days.…This is an easy to make recipe of delicious singhade ka halwa for Ashtami ......

singhade ka halwa

Ingredients
(serves 4)

  • Ghee 2 tbsp
  • Singhade ka aata (Water chestnut flour) ½ cup
  • Water 1 cup
  • Sugar 1/3-½ cup
  • Almonds, slivered  3 tbsp
  • Cardamoms 2

Method of preparation

  1. Remove the outer green cover of the cardamoms and grind them in the mortar.
  2. Heat ghee in a non stick wok on medium heat. Add Singhade ka aata.
singhade ka halwa
singhada aata frying
  1. Fry it on medium heat for 7-8 minutes or until it is golden in color. Now add about half of the slivered almonds and fry for about 30 seconds. turn off the heat. Set aside.
singhade ka halwa
roasted singhada flour and slivered almonds
  1. Add 1 cup warm water little by little in the roasted flour and cook it on low heat by stirring constantly.
  2. Add sugar, and cook until the sugar is completely blended in the halwa.
  3. Add cardamoms and mix well.
singhade ka halwa
almost ready halwa
  1. Transfer the halwa in a serving dish and garnish with remaining almonds. Serve immediately.
singhade ka halwa

Some Tips/ Suggestions:

You will have to stir the halwa constantly after adding water as it gets sticky...

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