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Atta Halwa

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About

Atta Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert made from whole wheat flour, ghee, sugar, and cardamom. It is a popular sweet dish in North India and is usually served as a dessert after meals. It is also made during some Indian festivals. Atta Halwa is made by roasting whole wheat flour in ghee until it turns golden brown. Then, sugar and cardamom are added to the mixture and cooked until it thickens. The halwa is then garnished with nuts and served warm or at room temperature.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

2.3
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Fats

26.8
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Carbs

11.3
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Fibre

1.9

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Recipe

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Ingredients

whole wheat flour (atta)

2 cups

ghee

1 cup

sugar

1 cup

water

2 cups

cardamom pods, crushed

2

chopped almonds

2 tablespoons

chopped pistachios

2 tablespoons

raisins

2 tablespoons

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Directions

Step 1:

Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.

Step 2:

Add the atta and roast it for about 10 minutes, stirring continuously.

Step 3:

Add the sugar and mix well.

Step 4:

Add the water and stir until the mixture thickens.

Step 5:

Add the cardamom, almonds, pistachios, and raisins and mix well.

Step 6:

Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring continuously, until the mixture is thick and golden brown.

Step 7:

Serve hot or cold. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 12882 users have chowed down on Atta Halwa a whopping 20269 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chandigarh, Indore, Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata are the top 5 cities gobbling up Atta Halwa like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Atta Halwa , our users are head over heels in october, but the interest cools down in february.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Atta Halwa is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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