Delicious and Easy Wheat Flour Halva Recipe

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Delicious and Easy Wheat Flour Halva Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 18, 2024

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

  1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
  2. Add wheat flour to the pan and roast it until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
  3. In a separate saucepan, heat water and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely to make a sugar syrup.
  4. Slowly pour the sugar syrup into the roasted wheat flour while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  5. Cook the mixture on low heat until it thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
  6. Add chopped nuts and mix well.
  7. 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.