Mango Halwa

This is a slight twist on the halwa (sheera) traditionally served as prasadam in pujas. It is prepared using sooji and has a sweet taste. The ghee makes the halwa rich while mango pulp gives it a unique taste.

Ingredients:

Mango Halwa

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Cup Thick Sooji
  • 1/2 Cup Mango Pulp
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 3 Tbsp (Clarified Butter) Ghee
  • 1/2 Tsp Cardamom Powder

Method
 

  1. In a pan heat 2 tsp ghee and saute the sooji till golden brown on medium heat.
  2. Add boiling water to the sooji and mix it well.
  3. Add sugar and mix it.
  4. Add milk and mix it and keep the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add mango pulp and mix it. Keep the lid on for 5 minutes.
  6. Add cardamom powder and mix it. Turn off the heat.
  7. Add remaining 1 tbsp ghee and keep the lid on and serve it after 10 minutes.

Notes

I have used homemade preserved mango pulp which doesn’t have sugar. If using store bought mango pulp adjust the sugar content accordingly.