Shakarkand Ka Halwa Recipe

Recipe By Tarla Dalal

Shakarkandi ka halwa recipe | faral sweet potato halwa | navratri vrat ka halwa | upvas ka halwa | with step by step images. Shakarkandi ka halwa is a way to satisfy your sweet cravings during fasting days. Learn how to make navratri vrat ka halwa. An irresistibly sweet dish made from a sweet ingredient Try this unique faral sweet potato halwa made using sweet potatoes, flavoured with cardamom powder and saffron, and enriched with nuts to keep your energy levels high. This upvas ka halwa is a pleasurable experience for all those who enjoy warm gooey desserts. This desi mithai is a tad above all the mithais. The use of saffron and cardamom are its flavour enahncers, while the mixed nuts like almonds and pistachios added a shahi touch further. This navratri vrat ka halwa is sure to lift up your spirits of the festival while warming up your soul and giving you a feeling of satiety. To make shakarkandi ka halwa, combine the saffron and warm milk in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside. Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the sweet potatoes and saut on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the milk, cup of water, sugar and cardamom powder and mix well. Cook on a slow flam for 2 to 3 minutes or till the mixture has little liquid remaining and not completely dry, while stirring continuously. Switch off the flame, add the saffron-milk mixture and mixed nuts and mix well. Serve immediately. Tips for shakarkandi ka halwa. 1. Make sure you saut the sweet potatoes for the recommended time, so that the raw smell goes off, and you get a rich aroma. 2. Cook the sweet potato mixture on a slow flame only and keep stirring it continuously so it doesnt burn and stick to the sides of the pan. 3. When you switch off the flame, the halwa should be of a soft, semi-solid consistency and not completely dry. Check out extensive collection of faaral recipes. Enjoy shakarkandi ka halwa recipe | faral sweet potato halwa | navratri vrat ka halwa | upvas ka halwa | with step by step photos and video below.

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Ingredients for Shakarkand Ka Halwa Recipe

  • 0.40 cup Boiled, peeled and mashed sweet potatoes
  • As required A few saffron strands
  • 1/5 tablespoon Warm Milk
  • 1/5 teaspoon Ghee
  • 0.15 cup Milk
  • 1/10 cup Sugar
  • 1/20 teaspoon Cardamom powder
Nutrition
value
207
calories per serving
8 g Fat4 g Protein30 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    8g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Carbs
    30g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    30g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    8g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    63mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    4mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    25mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    28mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    30mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    89mg
  • Selenium
    3mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Tarla Dalal