Vegan Best Sweet Halwa
Discover the ultimate indulgence with our "Vegan Best Sweet Halwa" recipe—a plant-based twist on a beloved classic. This luxuriously golden dessert features roasted semolina (sooji) toasted to nutty perfection and enriched with the natural sweetness of coconut sugar. Infused with the delicate aroma of cardamom, saffron, and plump raisins, every bite is bursting with warmth and flavor. Roasted cashews and almonds add a delightful crunch, while coconut oil ensures a velvety texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect as a festive centerpiece or a comforting homemade treat, this vegan halwa is easy to prepare in just 40 minutes and serves four. Serve it warm, garnished with roasted nuts, for an irresistible dessert that everyone will love.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Semolina (Sooji)
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil
- 0.75 cup Coconut sugar
- 0.25 cup Cashew nuts
- 0.25 cup Almonds
- 0.25 cup Raisins
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 2 cups Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 10 strands Saffron strands
Directions
Step 1
Heat coconut oil in a large deep pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add cashew nuts and almonds, roasting them until golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Step 3
In the same pan, add the semolina and lower the heat. Stir continuously, roasting the semolina until it turns light golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. This takes about 8-10 minutes.
Step 4
While the semolina is roasting, in a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the saffron strands to the boiling water.
Step 5
Once the semolina is roasted, carefully pour the boiling water with saffron into the semolina while constantly stirring to avoid lumps. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up.
Step 6
Add the coconut sugar and salt to the mixture. Continue to stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 7
Mix in the roasted nuts and cardamom powder, stirring the halwa until it thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Step 8
Add the raisins, allowing them to plump up while the halwa cooks for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 9
Remove from heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Step 10
Serve warm, garnished with a few of the roasted nuts on top.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1025.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2419.7 |
| Total Fat 91.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 50.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 836.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 372.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 207.4g | |
| Protein 37.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 202.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 879.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories