Ingredients:

• 1 cup wheat flour (atta)
• 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups water or milk (you can use milk for a richer taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios, or a mix)
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
• A pinch of saffron (optional)

Instructions:

1. Roasting the Wheat Flour:
   • Heat a pan on medium heat and add the wheat flour (atta).
   • Dry roast the flour, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. This process can take around 8-10 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
2. Preparing the Sugar Syrup:
   • In a separate pan, combine the sugar and water (or milk). Bring it to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
   • You can add a pinch of saffron to the syrup if desired, for added color and flavor.
3. Making the Halwa:
   • In another pan, heat the ghee on medium heat.
   • Once the ghee is hot, add the roasted wheat flour and mix well. Cook for a few minutes until the mixture is well combined and has absorbed the ghee.
4. Adding the Syrup:
   • Slowly pour the warm sugar syrup (from step 2) into the wheat flour and ghee mixture while stirring constantly. Be careful, as it may bubble up.
   • Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and starts to come away from the sides of the pan.
5. Flavoring:
   • Add cardamom powder, chopped nuts, and raisins (if using). Mix them into the halwa.
6. Serving:
   • Once the halwa has reached a thick, pudding-like consistency and all the ghee has been absorbed, remove from the heat.
   • Serve warm, garnished with additional nuts or raisins.

Enjoy your delicious Wheat Halwa! It’s perfect for festive occasions or a comforting treat.

Wheat Halwa

Rating: 4/5

Preparation Time: 15 m
Cooking Time: 20 m
Total Time: 35 m