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5-Minute Beetroot Halwa Recipe For Winters

By Smriti Dey

January 4, 2024

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This quick and easy microwave beetroot halwa is a delightful dessert to serve and impress your guest within 5 minutes. It has a lot of sweetness and a vibrant and colourful hue. Enjoy it warm as a comforting dessert, or serve it chilled with vanilla ice-cream.

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Ingredients

1 cup grated beetroot 1 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons ghee 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder Chopped nuts for garnish (almonds, cashews, or pistachios)

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Step 1

Peel and grate the beetroot using a fine grater and set it aside. Combine the grated beetroot and milk and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes.

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Step 2

Add sugar to the beetroot-milk mixture. You need to microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens.

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Step 3

Then, heat the ghee for 30 seconds and add the melted ghee and cardamom powder. You need to keep microwaving for the desired consistency. 

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Step 4

Serve hot or cold with your favourite nuts to garnish. 

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