Coconut Flour Halwa (Indian Dessert)

Coconut Flour Halwa (Indian Dessert)

A wonderful recipe that brings family and friends together around the dinner table.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • Coconut Flour – ½ cup
  • Ghee (preferably A2 Cow Ghee) – 3 to 4 tbsp
  • Coconut Sugar – ⅓ to ½ cup (as per sweetness)
  • Water – 1 cup (or ½ cup water + ½ cup coconut milk for richer taste)
  • Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp
  • Chopped nuts (cashews, almonds) – 1–2 tbsp
  • Raisins – 1 tbsp

Instructions

  • In a pan, heat 3 tbsp ghee. Add chopped nuts and raisins. Fry till golden and set aside,Roast Coconut Flour,In the same ghee, add ½ cup coconut flour. Roast on low flame for 3–4 minutes until aromatic (light golden).
  • Slowly add 1 cup hot water (or water+coconut milk), stirring continuously to avoid lumps,Add coconut sugar and mix well.
  • Keep stirring on low flame till the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan (5–6 minutes),Add fried nuts, raisins, and cardamom powder. Mix well. Add 1 more tbsp ghee if you like a glossy halwa.
  • Top with grated coconut or drizzle a little warm coconut milk before serving for extra richness. Serve warm or let it set slightly and cut into pieces.