Learn how to make gluten free quinoa flour halwa|quinoa halwa recipe in just 20 minutes. It requires just 4 basic ingredients that is quinoa flour, sugar, ghee and water.
Halwa is an Arabic word which mean sweet, It is very popular in India, it is specially prepared during Navratri and Diwali. But halwa is not only popular in India it is popular in middle eastern countries, Central Asia countries and South Asia.
The translation for halwa in English can be sweet pudding or porridge.
This halwa is prepared with homemade quinoa flour, you can also prepare quinoa flour at home by following few steps.
Halwa can be prepared with semolina, wheat flour, chickpea flour or millet flour. In India, halwa is offered to God as a Prashad during Hindus festivals.
This quinoa halwa is:
Gluten free
Easy to make even beginners can make
Healthy
Needs 4 basic ingredients
Tastes delicious
Quinoa halwa tastes as the combo of dal halwa and aata halwa. Try it once you guys will definitely love it.
As Navratri and Diwali is close so you can prepare this recipe at that time. The best combination to have quinoa halwa is with sookhe kale chane(without onion and garlic).
Step by step recipe of quinoa halwa:
1. In a Kadhai add 1/2 cup ghee and 1/2 cup quinoa flour. Roast the flour on low flame by stirring continuously.
2. After 5 to 7 minutes of good stirring the flour will get little bit darker in colour and aroma will spread all over your kitchen.
3. Then add sugar in it and stir. Then add water in it and cook it on medium to high flame by stirring continuously.
4. Keep stirring it and it will start to thicken.
5. After 3 to 4 minutes of stirring, halwa will start coming together then add cardamom powder in it and mix. It’s done.
6. Turn off the flame, garnish it with some chopped dry fruits and serve.
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Top tips for perfect halwa:
- Make sure to use the exact measurement of ingredients for perfect results. Use measuring cups and spoons.
- Roast the quinoa flour at low flame to avoid burning.
- Sugar can be substituted with powdered jaggery or brown sugar.
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How to make gluten free quinoa flour halwa|quinoa halwa
This recipe only require 4 basic ingredients and this gluten free halwa is perfect for Navratri and Diwali
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ghee
- 1/2 cup quinoa flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
Instructions
- In a kadhai add 1/2 cup ghee and 1/2 cup quinoa flour. Roast it on low flame by stirring continuously, so that the flour doesn’t burn.
- Don’t rush the process, makesure to roast it on low flame to avoid burning.
- When the flour is roasted add sugar and mix and then add water.
- Then cook it on medium flame by stirring continuously and it will start to become thick.
- When it starts to leave the sides of the kadhai add cardamom powder and mix.
- After a minute it will all come together and halwa is ready to serve.
- Serve it hot it tastes yum.
Notes
- Make sure to use the exact measurement of ingredients for perfect results. Use measuring cups and spoons.
- Roast the quinoa flour at low flame to avoid burning.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 600Total Fat: 53gSaturated Fat: 32gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 8mgCarbohydrates: 68gFiber: 2gSugar: 50gProtein: 4g
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