Enjoy a traditional Indian dessert with this simple and flavorful wheat flour halva recipe. Made with basic ingredients like wheat flour, ghee, sugar, and nuts, this melt-in-your-mouth dessert is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat after a meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1/2 cup ghee
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)
Directions
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
- Add wheat flour to the pan and roast it until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
- In a separate saucepan, heat water and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely to make a sugar syrup.
- Slowly pour the sugar syrup into the roasted wheat flour while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Cook the mixture on low heat until it thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
- Add chopped nuts and mix well.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Interesting Facts
Wheat flour halva is also known as atta halva and is a popular dessert in many Indian households.
Traditionally, wheat flour halva is prepared during festivals and special occasions as an offering to the gods.