Beetroot Halwa (Chokandar ka meetha)

                        Today, I am going to end my series of kids vacation special recipes. This is my 10th post in the series and Ramadan is soon approaching so I thought it to call off and for the grand finale I have decided to share the recipe for Beetroot halwa or Chokandar ka meetha.

       

                    

                  Beets are rich in fibre, provide nutrients like Vit C, and minerals such as potassium, calcium, iron among many others. They are low in calories and an excellent choice for weight loss program, this halwa excluded, but it's good to indulge in so once in a while and if you and your kids have a sweet tooth then this is just the right recipe for you. 

                  I never tasted or touched (still didn't touch) Beetroot until Mom made this halwa on Eid a few years back probably 2013 or 14, years pass by so quickly :/ and that year I had a cousin sister visiting us, she could not keep away from the star dish that evening and we had to move away the container from her for the fear of over consumption!

                 If you are looking for more sweet dishes then do check Fruit custard, Orange kheer, Gajar ka halwa, Bread rasmalai and Aloo ka meetha from My Mom's Kitchen.


                The recipe for making Beetroot halwa is somewhat similar to Gajar ka halwa. The old saying "No pain, no gain" perfectly suits this dish for you have to grate the beetroots (you may use food processor) and stir a lot while frying them in ghee or clarified butter. Detailed recipe below :-

Ingredients:

1. Beetroot - 1/2 kg 
2. Sugar - 2 cups or more
3. Ghee - 2 to 3 tbsp
4. Almonds - 8 to 10 nos

Method:

• Peel the beetroots and wash them well. Grate and keep aside.
• Boil the almonds or soak in water for about half an hour. Peel and sliver, keep aside for garnishing. You can also fry them and then use.
• In a heavy bottomed vessel heat ghee.
• Lower the flame, add the grated beetroot. Keep stirring frequently in between and cook till it looks dried up. This may take anywhere between 20 to 30 minutes and this is the most important step in the recipe.
• Add sugar and adjust it to as per your liking. Stir well. 
• After the sugar dissolves completely switch off the flame. (may take around 5 minutes)
• Garnish with slivered almonds and serve warm.

Hope you give it a try. I will be waiting for your feedback in the comments section below.

Happy Cooking!!!