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2 bowls of dessert with 2 dipping bowls with garnish
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Almond Halwa

This almond halwa is the perfect substitute for sooji ka halwa if you live a gluten free, dairy free lifestyle. And it's ready in 20 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Pakistani, Indian, South Asian
Keyword: gluten free desserts, halwa, Indian, Pakistani, paleo desseerts, South Asian
Servings: 4
Author: Zeeshan Shah

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 2 cardamom pods seeds removed and crushed
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup water

Garnish

  • rose petals
  • pistachios
  • walnuts

Instructions

  • In a saucepan heat the ghee. Add the crushed cardamom seeds and stir for about 30 seconds. Add the almond flour and stir for about 1-2 minutes so that it gets toasted.
  • Next add the coconut sugar and stir to combine. Add water and stir continuously till the water dries out. About 3-4 minutes.
  • You will be left with a thick paste which means your halwa is ready! Garnish with the nuts and rose petals and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Using blanched, super fine almond flour is key if you want that sooji ka halwa look and taste.
  • The coconut sugar can be swapped with raw cane sugar if you prefer the lighter look of traditional Sooji ka Halwa