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!
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.
Beetroot halwa recipe
Recipe Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: Sweet
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Serves: 4
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
Milk – 2 cups
Sugar – 1 &1/4 cup
Ghee – 3 tbsp
cardamom/elachi powder – A pinch
Cashew – 5
Pistachios(optional) – 8
Method
- 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.
- Cook until the mixture gets thickened in medium flame and then add sugar. Mix well.
- 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.
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!
This is a wonderful halwa..the colour is stunning…and definitely is healthy too.
Colours looks so good,must hv been yum,..
I have never had beetroot halwa looks beautiful and yumm.
colourful n wonderful halwa!!
Love the colour and texture. Beetroot halwa is really tasty however, most people haven't tried it. Yummy dessert.
Ahh I did same too but it sure doesn't look good as yours 🙂 ….yummy halwa looks fab
Lovely colour!
ooh lovely yummy halwa. Texture too is superb.Have never tried it.
Happy hosting!
I also make it in similar way..u have got nice color…
Looks wonderful!! Lovely glaze!
wow very tempting and colourful halwa,very nice…
long back i tried this halwa…come out very well..after cing ur halwa want to try again…looks yummy!
Yumm luking beetroot halwa dear.
That looks awesome Raks!!This is my hubby's fav..I make it the same way as well:-) Lovely clicks!
I love beetroot halwa .. Such lovely color n luster to ir 🙂
am not much of a beetroot lover yet drooling at that stunning halwa. so creamy.
Superb color it has got.
I too similar way and my fav one..absolutely delicious. Wish I could have some now.
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.
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.
though i make carrot halwa, never tried or tasted this beetroot halwa.yummy and nice one.loved the glossy texture
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.
Yummylicious!
Makes me drool,beautiful texture dear,yum
Delicious halwa
Love that color and shine in the halwa, looks very delicious.
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
Looks delicious and tempting!
looks delicious!!
I love this halwa and doesn't it tastes like carrot halwa. I make this too very often.
lovely and colourful halwa, looks so yummy…
lovely halwa…mouth watering…i want that bowl here….:-)
Looks super delicious 🙂
Very Attractive and delicious Halwa Raks… The bowl's texture is making me drool.
Cheers,
Uma
simply amazing, luv the color!
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…..
Wow looks so delicious, I can have this anytime of the day luv it so much. Perfected to the core!
Delicious,catchy and inviting halwa, love carrot and beetroot halwa anytime..
Looks very very yummy…lovely color and beautiful clicks
looks rich and delicious raji 🙂
What a perfect halwa dear..Toooo gud..
This is my childhood favourite recipe. My mom used to make this for me often. Lovely clicks again.
yummy yummy halwa…luv the texture…
Luv this colorful halwa,Sometimes i luv this more than carrot halwa…Yum..
Yummy and healthy one.Love it a lot and my mom use to prepare this very ofently.
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!
excellent try…sounds lipsmacking Raks..:)
Tasty Appetite
Liked your version of beet root halwa..I also added oats to it..
Cheers
Muskaan
Love beetroot this way and ur recipe looks great. Very tempting!!
Nice touch garnishing with pista..
nice rich colour…nice recipe..bookmarked!!
I am going to try your carrot and betroot halwa soon! they look lipsmacking 🙂
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!
Hi Rak, Tried this beetroot halwa today and it tasted so nice like heaven. Thanks!
I replaced sugar with jaggery, it tasted too good …thank you 🙂
Have it with vanilla ice cream; it will be yummy.:-)
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
Tried it today and it came out good 🙂 thanks for your delicious recipes 😀
Tried it today:)so yummy:))
Tried it today:)simple easy and delicious:)