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Almond Flour Halwa

Using almond flour instead of semolina and sweetened with dates instead of sugar, this is a much healthier version of traditional sooji ka halwa (semolina halwa).
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Almond flour
  • 1 cup dates (pitted) (substitute: 1/2 cup brown/ regular sugar)
  • 1 1/2 cup water (separated)
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cashews
  • 2 Tbsp chopped almonds
  • 1 Tbsp raisins
  • 1 Tbsp shredded coconut (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (schlagsahne) (substitute coconut cream for Paleo)
  • 2-5 Tbsp Milk (optional) (substitute coconut milk for Paleo)

Method
 

For date paste:
  1. Put the dates in a sauce pan and add 1/2 cup of water.
  2. Bring it to boil on medium heat and let cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Take it off heat, and let cool down before blending it into a smooth paste. Set aside.
For the halva:
  1. Put a pan on low heat and add almond flour.
  2. Stirring continuously, toast it until it turns aromatic and golden in color (this will take around 5 to 7 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Add ghee to the pan on medium heat.
  4. Add the chopped almonds, cashews and raisins and toast until slightly golden.
  5. Add the shredded coconut and saute for a minute, stirring continuously.
  6. Now add the toasted almond flour and give a quick mix.
  7. Add the cardamom powder and mix again.
  8. Add 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of date paste and mix until everything is well incorporated.
  9. Add the cream and mix well until smooth. If you prefer your halwa grainy (or if storing for a long time) leave it here.
  10. If you like a creamier consistency add milk gradually and mix until you are happy with the consistency, leaving some room for the almond flour to soak up some liquid as it cools up.
  11. Serve warm.

Notes

  • If you prefer your halwa sweeter, you can add more date paste (also at a later stage).
  • The halwa tastes even better the next day. When warming up add a few tablespoons of milk to recover the lost moisture.