As the winter season begins to settle in and temperatures begin to fall, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of halwa. Be it the seasonal sweetness of carrots, the nutty richness of moongdal or the simplicity of sooji, these classic Indian desserts instantly make winter evenings feel special and warm. If you’re planning to treat your family to some cosy indulgence, here’s an easy step-by-step guide to making Gajar Halwa, Sooji Halwa and Moong Dal Halwa at home.
1. Easy to make Gajar Halwa recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 cups grated red carrots
- 2 cups milk
- 3–4 tbsp ghee
- ½ cup sugar
- Chopped cashews
- Raisins
- Cardamom powder.
How to make gajar halwa?
2. Step-by-step recipe for Moong Dal Halwa
Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow moong dal (soaked for 3–4 hours)
- ½ cup ghee
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup sugar
- Cardamon
- Nuts
How to make moong dal halwa?
3. Easy recipe for Sooji Halwa
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sooji
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp ghee
- 2 cups hot water
- Cardamom powder
- Almonds and Raisins.
How to make sooji halwa?
1. Heat ghee in a pan and roast the sooji on a low flame until aromatic and golden.
2. In a separate pot, dissolve sugar in hot water.
3. Slowly pour this sugar-water mixture into the roasted sooji, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
4. Cook until the halwa thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
5. Add cardamom and garnish with nuts before serving.
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