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Beetroot Halwa

Beetroot simmered on the stove and scented with cardamom and saffron for a South Asian halwa.

25 min · Serves 1 · Easy

Serves
1

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · 25 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Peel and grate beetroot. Put milk and beetroot in a heavy saucepan. Boil till thick, stirring occassionally.

  2. 2

    Once it starts thickening, stir continuously. Add sugar and cook further till thickens. Add ghee, elaichi, saffron and colour.

  3. 3

    Stir on low heat till the mixture collects in a soft ball or the ghee oozes out. Serve hot, decorated with a chopped almond or pista.

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