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Kuttu Halwa

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Kuttu Halwa in a bowl
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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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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)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Roast Buckwheat Flour

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.

Step 1
Roast Buckwheat Flour
5 Minutes
Step 2
Prepare Jaggery Syrup
3 Minutes
Step 3
Cook the Halwa
7 Minutes
Step 4
Flavour & Finish
5 Minutes

FAQs

Yes, kuttu halwa is a healthy, gluten-free Navratri dessert that is allowed in most vrat diets.