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Home » BEETROOT RECIPES » Beetroot halwa recipe | Indian sweets

Beetroot halwa recipe | Indian sweets

October 6, 2011 by Raks Anand 61 Comments /

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          The first time I tried beetroot halwa, it was total disaster, I ended up in making burfi,instead halwa. Then after having that as dessert at my SIL’s place and another friend’s place, when I asked for recipe,they said its same as we do carrot halwa. From then I wanted to try it out and now I got the perfect chance to try it out,for the even I host – Celebrate sweets- with fruits & veggies. Do send in your recipes,if you have any!          
Do send your entries!
     And as I said I followed the same recipe as I do carrot halwa. Only thing is I increased the sugar quantity a bit more. Otherwise the same. Unlike carrot halwa, this give more servings. My hubby and kiddo both are not fond of beetroot. That’s what it took so long for me to try this.

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Beetroot halwa recipe

Recipe Cuisine: Indian  |  Recipe Category: Sweet
Prep Time: 15 mins    |  Cook time: 20 mins    |  Serves: 4

Ingredients

Beetroot,grated – 3 cups


Milk – 2 cups


Sugar – 1 &1/4 cup


Ghee – 3 tbsp


cardamom/elachi powder – A pinch


Cashew – 5


Pistachios(optional) – 8


Method

  1. Take a heavy bottomed pan(I used my small cooker) and fry the grated beetroot for 3-4 minutes. Add milk and bring to boil.
  2. bt1

  3. Cook until the mixture gets thickened in medium flame and then add sugar. Mix well.
  4. bt2

  5. Cook until the mixture is glossy and add ghee. Continue frying until it starts leaving the sides. Transfer to serving plate and garnish with nuts fried in ghee.
  6. bt3

Notes

  • Do not add more sugar than mentioned as it will turn the halwa to burfi.
  • After cooling down, halwa will get more thickened, so switch off the flame accordingly.

Serve hot or chilled – as dessert!

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Filed Under: BEETROOT RECIPES, DESSERTS, HALWA RECIPES, INDIAN DIWALI SWEET RECIPES, SWEETS

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Comments

  1. Raji

    October 6, 2011 at 7:07 am

    This is a wonderful halwa..the colour is stunning…and definitely is healthy too.

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  2. notyet100

    October 6, 2011 at 7:48 am

    Colours looks so good,must hv been yum,..

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  3. Happy Cook / Finla

    October 6, 2011 at 8:03 am

    I have never had beetroot halwa looks beautiful and yumm.

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  4. S.Menaga

    October 6, 2011 at 8:08 am

    colourful n wonderful halwa!!

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  5. Vandana Rajesh

    October 6, 2011 at 8:29 am

    Love the colour and texture. Beetroot halwa is really tasty however, most people haven't tried it. Yummy dessert.

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  6. Priti

    October 6, 2011 at 8:57 am

    Ahh I did same too but it sure doesn't look good as yours 🙂 ….yummy halwa looks fab

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  7. Divya Kudua

    October 6, 2011 at 9:14 am

    Lovely colour!

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  8. Rinku Naveen

    October 6, 2011 at 9:36 am

    ooh lovely yummy halwa. Texture too is superb.Have never tried it.
    Happy hosting!

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  9. Prathibha

    October 6, 2011 at 10:22 am

    I also make it in similar way..u have got nice color…

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  10. CinnamonNChillies

    October 6, 2011 at 10:28 am

    Looks wonderful!! Lovely glaze!

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  11. Premalatha Aravindhan

    October 6, 2011 at 11:03 am

    wow very tempting and colourful halwa,very nice…

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  12. Rekha shoban

    October 6, 2011 at 11:08 am

    long back i tried this halwa…come out very well..after cing ur halwa want to try again…looks yummy!

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  13. MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!.

    October 6, 2011 at 11:18 am

    Yumm luking beetroot halwa dear.

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  14. Ramya

    October 6, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    That looks awesome Raks!!This is my hubby's fav..I make it the same way as well:-) Lovely clicks!

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  15. DEESHA

    October 6, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    I love beetroot halwa .. Such lovely color n luster to ir 🙂

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  16. Sayantani

    October 6, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    am not much of a beetroot lover yet drooling at that stunning halwa. so creamy.

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  17. Radhika

    October 6, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    Superb color it has got.

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  18. Pavithra

    October 6, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    I too similar way and my fav one..absolutely delicious. Wish I could have some now.

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  19. San

    October 6, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    Eye catchy beetroot halwa that will leave taste bud feel happy raji. Presentation is awesome dear. The pistachios on top adds beauty to the picture.

    Reply
  20. Archana

    October 6, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    Wow what a colour. Absolutely delicious. Must try it out.
    Thanks for sharing and will send my entry for the event.
    I am hosting Fast Food not Fat Foot event. Do check out my event and send me your entries.

    Reply
  21. jeyashrisuresh

    October 6, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    though i make carrot halwa, never tried or tasted this beetroot halwa.yummy and nice one.loved the glossy texture

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  22. Laavanya

    October 6, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    The first time i made beetroot halwa, i got a stone hard burfi too.. but then I figured out what needs to be done. This is the only way my husband likes beetroot. Looks good Raks.

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  23. Preeti Kashyap

    October 6, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    Yummylicious!

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  24. Suja

    October 6, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    Makes me drool,beautiful texture dear,yum

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  25. Nitha

    October 6, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Delicious halwa

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  26. Umm Mymoonah

    October 6, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    Love that color and shine in the halwa, looks very delicious.

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  27. Prathima Rao

    October 6, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Nice & rich color Raks..I too heard its the same as carrot halwa but never tried it out for fear of it not being liked at home 🙂 Think I must give this delicious halwa a try..
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  28. Mano Saminathan

    October 6, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    Looks delicious and tempting!

    Reply
  29. Anu

    October 6, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    looks delicious!!

    Reply
  30. Renu

    October 6, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    I love this halwa and doesn't it tastes like carrot halwa. I make this too very often.

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  31. Sobha Shyam

    October 6, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    lovely and colourful halwa, looks so yummy…

    Reply
  32. Hyma

    October 6, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    lovely halwa…mouth watering…i want that bowl here….:-)

    Reply
  33. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal

    October 6, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    Looks super delicious 🙂

    Reply
  34. Uma

    October 6, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    Very Attractive and delicious Halwa Raks… The bowl's texture is making me drool.

    Cheers,
    Uma

    Reply
  35. R

    October 7, 2011 at 12:03 am

    simply amazing, luv the color!

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  36. Suhaina

    October 7, 2011 at 2:36 am

    wow..never tasted it before dear..the colours are so stunning..love the perfect combination of the bowl that u have used..wonderful recipe too..will try some time..i too made carrot halwa 2 days ago and it became burfee..hehehe…..

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  37. Sharmilee! :)

    October 7, 2011 at 5:11 am

    Wow looks so delicious, I can have this anytime of the day luv it so much. Perfected to the core!

    Reply
  38. Priya

    October 7, 2011 at 5:18 am

    Delicious,catchy and inviting halwa, love carrot and beetroot halwa anytime..

    Reply
  39. Kaveri

    October 7, 2011 at 6:24 am

    Looks very very yummy…lovely color and beautiful clicks

    Reply
  40. Aruna Manikandan

    October 7, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    looks rich and delicious raji 🙂

    Reply
  41. Tina

    October 7, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    What a perfect halwa dear..Toooo gud..

    Reply
  42. Sanctified Spaces

    October 7, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    This is my childhood favourite recipe. My mom used to make this for me often. Lovely clicks again.

    Reply
  43. Gayathri NG

    October 8, 2011 at 1:46 am

    yummy yummy halwa…luv the texture…

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  44. Priya's Feast

    October 9, 2011 at 5:33 am

    Luv this colorful halwa,Sometimes i luv this more than carrot halwa…Yum..

    Reply
  45. Sudha Sabarish

    October 9, 2011 at 6:08 am

    Yummy and healthy one.Love it a lot and my mom use to prepare this very ofently.

    Reply
  46. Manju

    October 9, 2011 at 6:26 am

    the first time I had this was at an Indian lunch buffet here..it was ok, but I love the carrot version better. Maybe I should try your recipe once and see 🙂 this definitely looks waay better than the one i ate that day!

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  47. Jay

    October 9, 2011 at 10:34 am

    excellent try…sounds lipsmacking Raks..:)
    Tasty Appetite

    Reply
  48. Muskaan at A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine

    October 10, 2011 at 4:14 am

    Liked your version of beet root halwa..I also added oats to it..

    Cheers
    Muskaan

    Reply
  49. Poornima Nair

    October 10, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Love beetroot this way and ur recipe looks great. Very tempting!!

    Reply
  50. Anonymous

    October 11, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    Nice touch garnishing with pista..

    Reply
  51. Nisa Homey

    October 12, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    nice rich colour…nice recipe..bookmarked!!

    Reply
  52. Leena JD

    April 10, 2012 at 10:01 am

    I am going to try your carrot and betroot halwa soon! they look lipsmacking 🙂

    Reply
  53. Subhapriya

    October 27, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    you are an amazing cook – your systematic approach to teaching and your generosity in sharing are some of the more amazing ways everyone benefits! I for one have been cooking for decades but find your posts accurate and very enjoyable! Thank you for the great efforts you take in posting these wonderful recipes!

    Reply
  54. Abarna

    January 27, 2014 at 7:25 am

    Hi Rak, Tried this beetroot halwa today and it tasted so nice like heaven. Thanks!

    Reply
  55. Sanjay

    February 17, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    I replaced sugar with jaggery, it tasted too good …thank you 🙂

    Reply
  56. Unknown

    December 10, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Have it with vanilla ice cream; it will be yummy.:-)

    Reply
  57. Mathew, Beena

    January 13, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Hello….I made this today and it was super delicious. ..Ur well explained recipes with extra notes are really helpful. Thanks n God bless U

    Reply
  58. Unknown

    November 9, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    Tried it today and it came out good 🙂 thanks for your delicious recipes 😀

    Reply
  59. Swarna Cynthia Padmanaban

    May 26, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    Tried it today:)so yummy:))

    Reply
  60. Swarna Cynthia Padmanaban

    May 26, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    Tried it today:)simple easy and delicious:)

    Reply
  61. Anlet Prince

    July 19, 2019 at 11:41 am

    Beautiful clicks. I love the props

    Reply

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