khubani ka halwa recipe | apricot halwa | Indian mithai recipe | homemade khubani ka halwa
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khubani ka halwa recipe | apricot halwa | Indian mithai recipe | homemade khubani ka halwa is unbelievably easy to make Indian mithai with tantalizing aroma. Learn how to make apricot halwa.
To make khubani ka halwa, soak the apricots in enough water for 1 hour. Keep aside. Drain the apricots, deseed and blend in a mixer with 2 tbsp water till smooth. Keep aside. Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the apricot purée, cardamom powder and saffron, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously. Serve warm garnished with mixed nuts.
A land that is famous for dry fruits, Hyderabadi cuisine makes generous use of dry fruits in gravies, rice dishes and sweets. homemade khubani ka halwa is one such mithai made with apricots, laced with Indian spices like cardamom and saffron.
A garnish of chopped nuts adds to the charm of this tasty sweet. The pleasant aroma and natural sweetness of apricots, punctuated by the myriad flavours and textures of the dry fruits makes the apricot halwa absolutely heavenly. You can also try other halwa recipes like Peach Halwa and Gajar ka Halwa.
This Indian mithai recipe is sugar free and thus a tad healthier than other sugar laden sweets. However, dried apricots are high in carbs and thus this sweet should be enjoyed in small quantities occasionally.
Tips for khubani ka halwa. 1. Prefer to use a deep pan to make this halwa so sautéing becomes easier. 2. Add water gradually while blending. The water is only to make blending easier. The apricot purée has to be thick after blending. 3. Prefer to use fresh cardamom powder for a good aroma and flavour.
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Method- Soak the apricots in enough water for 1 hour. Keep aside.
- Drain the apricots, deseed and blend in a mixer with 2 tbsp water till smooth. Keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the apricot purée, cardamom powder and saffron, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes , while stirring continously.
- Serve warm garnished with mixed nuts.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy | 149 cal |
Protein | 0.6 g |
Carbohydrates | 26.4 g |
Fiber | 1.1 g |
Fat | 4.6 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 3.6 mg |
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