Mahashivratri Fast Special Singhada Halwa

By Vidushi Singh 

Sheera, singhoda, ghee sugar, and cardamom powder are used to make the quick and simple dessert known as singhada halwa.

Ingredients

1 cup water chestnut (shinghada) flour 4 tbsp ghee 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 1 tbsp almonds slivers 1 tbsp pistachio slivers

Step 1

To begin, melt the ghee in a nonstick skillet. Add the singhada flour and stir constantly over a low flame until it turns light brown.

Step 2

Keep stirring so that it doesn't stick to the pan. Now stir in 2 cups of warm water and simmer.

Step 3

Continue cooking while stirring constantly until all the water has been absorbed.

Step 4

Add the sugar now, stir well, and cook on a low flame for an additional 4 minutes while constantly stirring.

Step 5

Switch off the flame, add the cardamom powder and mix well.

Step 6

It’s ready! Serve the the dish hot!  garnished with almonds and pistachios.