North Indian Classic Atta Halwa With Mom’s Magic In Every Bite

By Shreya Sarpal

December 20, 2025

Traditional atta halwa recipe brings the warmth of home to your plate. Slowly roasted in ghee and sweetened just right, it’s a rich, nutty dessert that melts in your mouth and feels like a hug from the kitchen.

Ingredients

½ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup sugar ½ cup ghee 1½ cups water Nuts & raisins (optional)

Step 1

Heat ghee in a heavy-bottom pan, add atta, and roast slowly on a low flame, stirring continuously to prevent lumps or burning.

Step 2

Roast until the atta turns aromatic and deep golden, releasing a rich nutty fragrance.

Step 3

In another pot, boil water with sugar until fully dissolved.

Step 4

Slowly pour the sweetened water into the roasted flour while stirring, forming a smooth atta halwa without lumps.

Step 5

Cook until thick, glossy, and the ghee starts separating at the edges. Add nuts and serve warm.