Turn Your Navratri Fast Into A Dessert Moment With This
Kuttu Halwa
Recipe
25 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
8
Ingredients
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Diet
Kuttu halwa is one of the most loved Navratri fasting sweets, offering both nourishment and comfort during vrat. Made with naturally gluten-free buckwheat flour, it has a rustic, earthy flavour and is traditionally cooked in ghee and sweetened with jaggery. Flavoured with cardamom and enriched with almonds, this halwa comes together quickly and is packed with warmth, festive essence, and energy. Whether served as prasad, dessert, or even breakfast, it beautifully captures the spirit of Navratri, making it more than just a fasting dish, but a truly comforting festive treat.
Ingredients
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½ cupKuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour)
¼ cupGhee
1¼ cupWater
½ cupJaggery (gur) powder
½ tspGreen cardamom powder
2 tbspSliced almonds & pistachios (for garnish)
1 tbspRaisins (optional)
a pinchSaffron (soaked in 1 tsp warm water, optional)
Begin by heating the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the kuttu ka atta and roast it over medium-low heat until it turns golden brown and fragrant. Make sure to stir continuously to eliminate any raw aftertaste.
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Prepare Jaggery Syrup
In another saucepan, dissolve the jaggery powder in the heated water (and saffron, if using). Heat gently until the jaggery melts completely. Strain and set aside.
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Cook the Halwa
Slowly pour the jaggery syrup into the toasted flour, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. The mixture will boil and thicken, so keep stirring constantly.
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Flavour & Finish
Add the cardamom powder, nuts, and raisins, if using, and combine everything. Cook for one more minute, or until the ghee begins to pull away from the sides. Pour the halwa into serving dishes, garnish with the remaining pistachios and sliced almonds, and serve warm as a dessert or prasad.
Yes, kuttu halwa is a healthy, gluten-free Navratri dessert that is allowed in most vrat diets.
To prevent lumps, slowly add the jaggery water while stirring continuously to ensure a smooth blend.
Yes, the Kittu halwa can retain its flavour and texture well for up to two days in the refrigerator. While serving, heat it and add a little warm milk or water as needed.
Kuttu halwa is a delightful and healthy dessert since buckwheat is gluten-free, a good source of fibre and minerals, and it gives you energy all day long.