Introduction
Aate ka Halwa is a rich, ghee-laden sweet made from wheat flour and jaggery, traditionally prepared in Punjabi households as prasad during religious ceremonies.
- Cooking the Halwa
Ingredients:
- ½ cup wheat flour
- ½ cup jaggery
- ¼ cup ghee
- 1½ cups water
- Cardamom powder, nuts
Instructions:
- Heat ghee and roast flour till golden.
- Add jaggery syrup and stir continuously till thickened.
- Garnish with cardamom and nuts.
- Pro Tips
- Stir continuously to prevent lumps.
- Add raisins for texture.
- Serving Suggestions
- Served as prasad or with poori in gurudwaras.
4. Fun Fact
Also known as “Kada Prasad,” it’s a sacred dish in Sikh temples.