Try This Guilt-Free No Oil, No Ghee, Healthy 3 Ingredient Halwa

By Shireen Jamooji

October 7th, 2023

Halwa is a much-loved Indian dessert, but traditionally it’s made with a lot of ghee which isn’t ideal for people looking for a healthier diet.  This no-oil, no-ghee version is a simple solution for guilt-free indulgence. 

Ingredients

1 cup of flattened rice (aval) 300 grams of jaggery 3 cups coconut milk Chopped nuts (optional)

Step 1

Begin by roasting the flattened rice and then grind it into a fine powder

Step 2

In half a cup of hot water, melt the jaggery. Then filter it to remove any impurities.

Step 3

Add the powdered rice to the coconut milk and grind the mixture thoroughly then transfer the mixture to a pan and heat it while adding one cup of water.

Step 4

As the mixture thickens, pour in the jaggery syrup while continuously stirring until the jaggery completely dissolves, and the mixture reaches a semi-solid consistency.

Step 5

Once achieved, transfer the mixture to another vessel. Allow it to cool down then cut it into pieces of your preferred size and enjoy.