Ever Tried Thakkali Halwa? The Lesser-Known Tomato Halwa 

By Sushmita Sengupta

This Halwa made with tomatoes, ghee, and almonds, is proof that there is no dessert quite as versatile as a Halwa. Here’s a yummy recipe that will win you over. 

Ingredients

6 Pieces tomato 1 cup sugar 1 cup khoya 1 tsp cardamom powder 1/2 cup ghee 2 tbsp crushed dry fruits 2 tbsp grated almonds 

Step 1

Cut the tomatoes in half, deseed them and chop them finely. In a hot pan, sautee tomatoes in hot, melted ghee until they are soft. 

Step 2

Add sugar, stir on low flame till the water evaporates. Then add khoya, cardamom powder, crushed dry fruits. Stir till halwa leaves sides of the pan. 

Step 3

Turn off the flame, serve hot garnished with almonds.