Delicious Homemade Wheat Flour Halwa: Mom's Traditional Sweet Treat

Name: Delicious Homemade Wheat Flour Halwa: Mom's Traditional Sweet Treat
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Ghee (Clarified Butter) (Melted); 1 cup Wheat Flour; 1/2 cup Sugar; 1.5 cups Water; to taste for garnish Sliced Almonds (Optional)

Learn how to make traditional homemade wheat flour halwa with this loving recipe, a comforting sweet passed down from mother. This rich, aromatic dessert is perfect for any occasion, reminding you of authentic homemade flavors. Follow these simple steps to recreate a classic Indian sweet.

#Dessert

#Sweet

#Halwa

#Indian Cuisine

#Traditional

#Easy Recipe

#Homemade

#Wheat Flour

Ingredients for Halwa

Recipe Information

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Indian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

448

Calories

Protein

46g

Carbs

29g

Fat

Roasting Wheat Flour in Ghee

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Halwa Cooking in Pan

Instructions

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Melt ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over medium heat.
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Melt ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over medium heat.
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Use a heavy-bottomed pan to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning.
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Add wheat flour to the melted ghee. Stir constantly and roast on low heat for about 5-7 minutes until it starts to turn light golden.
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Add wheat flour to the melted ghee. Stir constantly and roast on low heat for about 5-7 minutes until it starts to turn light golden.
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Continuous stirring is key to prevent lumps and ensure even roasting of the flour.

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Continue roasting the flour, stirring well, for another 8-10 minutes until it reaches a rich golden brown color and releases a fragrant, nutty aroma.
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Continue roasting the flour, stirring well, for another 8-10 minutes until it reaches a rich golden brown color and releases a fragrant, nutty aroma.
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Don't rush this step; the roasting of the flour is crucial for the halwa's deep flavor and color.
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In a separate saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a sugar syrup.
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In a separate saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a sugar syrup.
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Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved before adding the syrup to prevent a grainy texture in the halwa.
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Carefully and gradually pour the hot sugar syrup into the roasted flour mixture while continuously stirring vigorously to prevent lumps. The mixture will sizzle and thicken.
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Carefully and gradually pour the hot sugar syrup into the roasted flour mixture while continuously stirring vigorously to prevent lumps. The mixture will sizzle and thicken.
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Be cautious as the mixture will be very hot and can splatter. Stir quickly to incorporate the syrup evenly.

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Continue cooking and stirring the halwa on low to medium heat until it thickens, absorbs all the liquid, and starts separating from the sides of the pan.
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Continue cooking and stirring the halwa on low to medium heat until it thickens, absorbs all the liquid, and starts separating from the sides of the pan.
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The halwa is ready when it forms a mass and no longer sticks to the pan.
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Transfer the halwa to a serving dish. Garnish with sliced almonds before serving warm.
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Transfer the halwa to a serving dish. Garnish with sliced almonds before serving warm.
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Halwa is best enjoyed warm. You can also press it into a plate and cut it into squares once cooled slightly.