3 Ingredient Atta Halwa (Smooth & Glossy)
Atta halwa, also known as wheat flour halwa, is a classic indian dessert made with whole wheat flour (atta), ghee, and sugar, along with water. This simple halwa recipe comes together in about 30 minutes, and is an easy yet deeply satisfying sweet to prepare at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ghee
- 1 cup atta whole wheat flour
- 1 cup sugar I use raw sugar
- 2.5 cup water warm
Instructions
- In a large (10 inch or 12 inch) and wide, heavy bottomed pan or kadai heat up the ghee on a medium low heat till it melts.
- Once the ghee has melted, add the atta and start stirring (a rubber spatula or flat wooden spoon work best!) to toast the atta on medium- low heat. Do not rush this step else the flour will remain raw.
- Keep on stirring and toasting the flour mixture on low heat until it acquires deep brown color. This process takes 12-15 minutes for 1 cup of flour. You will smell a very nice aroma filling your kitchen.
- On low heat, sprinkle the sugar over the toasted atta and mix well. Stir for a minute with flour mixture but don't wait for the sugar to fully dissolve.
- The heat is still on low. Carefully, add warm water to the halwa mixture next. There will be lot of bubbling(& possibly spluttering). Stir the mixture with a spatula continuously (to avoid lumps)/
- Within 2-3 minutes, the flour will absorb all the water and will look thickish.The halwa mixture will look increased in volume. But halwa is not ready yet. Continue cooking while stirring on low heat.
- As you cook the halwa, you will see the color deepen and the halwa getting shiny. This takes 2-4 minutes after water absoprtion.
- Once you are able to fold the halwa over itself, it's ready. It will feel soft and squishy under the spatula and you will see ghee starting to seperate. Remove the atta halwa from stove and serve while still warm.
Notes
- Atta halwa is usually served plain, but you can add some coarsely chopped nuts if you like.
- Traditionally made atta halwa does not include cardamom or saffron because the nutty aroma and flavor of the toasted wheat flour truly shine on their own. That said, if you prefer, you can add a small amount of flavoring, just be sure to use a light hand.
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