Khus Khus To Walnut: 10 Types Of Halwa To Try This Winter Season

One of the most sweet and gooey Indian desserts is homemade halwa. It satiates your sweet tooth and leaves you feeling warm and cosy. Your grandmother’s gajar ka halwa (carrot halwa) can take you back to your childhood and sooji ka halwa is made during Navratri to feed the kanyas (girls) during kanjak pooja in North India. The piping hot delicacy is popular across the Middle East, Central Asia, West Asia and South Asia, and is known by different names like alva, aluva, halua, and chalwa. Ranging from potato halwa to khus khus halwa, here is a list of ten different types of halwa.

Atte Ka Halwa

Made with whole wheat flour, this yummy halwa is made during festivals like Navratri, but you don’t need an occasion to munch on this decadent dessert. It has a simple and quick recipe that includes water, sugar, wheat flour, cashew nuts and ghee.

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Walnut Halwa

Ground walnuts with cucumber seeds roasted in sugar, cardamom and milk makes for a healthy dessert. You will feel less guilty having this nutritious sweet. This is a special dessert for those who love nuts and seeds.

Khus Khus Ka Halwa

Khus khus or poppy seeds are commonly used in making breads, cakes, cookies and curries. However, they can be used to make halwa as well. The ingredients you will need to prepare this halwa are khus khus, ghee, makhane (fox nut), milk, cardamom powder, nuts and sugar.

Sooji Halwa

It is one of the most popular and widely prepared halwas in Indian households. This semolina-based halwa is prepared for kanjak pooja during Navratri, wherein it is served along with kala chana and pooris.

Chana Dal Halwa

Chana dal is soaked in water and then sautéed to prepare a rich and heavy halwa, topped and flavoured with saffron.

Badam Ka Halwa

Almonds are peeled and blanched. They are then cooked with desi ghee until they turn a shade of brown. It is a perfect way to finish your meal. All you need is sugar, almonds and ghee.

Aloo Ka Halwa

Potato lovers, if you have not tried aloo ka halwa, you’re missing out on one of the most unique potato dishes. This dessert is popularly savoured in Uttar Pradesh. The ingredients that are required are boiled potatoes, ghee, sugar, milk, and different types of nuts and spices.

Doodhi Ka Halwa

This halwa is prepared using bottle gourd, butter, jaggery powder, soy milk and nuts. It is one of the most healthy desserts you can have.

Dates Halwa

The warmth and richness of dates or khajur can be felt in this ‘licious dessert. Enjoy the date halwa with a mix of cashew nuts and elaichi powder added to it. If you are a fitness enthusiast, this would make an excellent cheat day treat.

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Karachi Halwa

A chewy treat loaded with different kinds of dry fruits like almonds and pistachios is a must-have dessert during peak winters. It might take time to make it, but it is worth all the time and effort.

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