Cashew Halwa
Also known as Kandhasashti Thirupagam · Veg · Sweets & Desserts
Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Party
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Cashew halwa, or Kandhasashti thirupagam, of ground cashews, roasted besan, milk and saffron with ghee. Makes 15, 45 minutes, step-by-step video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
7 itemsCashew (half)50 grams
Besan Flour50 grams
Ghee60 ml
Cardamom Powder½ tsp
Milk1 cup
Saffron1 pinch
Sugar1 cup
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 15. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 129kcal | 1935kcal |
| Protein | 1.9g | 29g |
| Carbohydrate | 18g | 267g |
| Fat | 5.9g | 89g |
| Fibre | 0.5g | 7.5g |
| Sugar | 15g | 231g |
Cookd masalas for cashew (half)
Method
- 1
Grind the cashew nuts, by pulse blending, into a fine powder. Set aside.
Cashew (half)
- 2
In a pan, roast the besan for 3-4 mins until aromatic. Allow this to cool for a few mins. Add the milk and whisk into a fine paste.
Besan FlourMilk
- 3
Turn the heat on and add the saffron, sugar and the ghee in 4 parts. Cook on a low flame, adding ghee every 3-4 mins until done.
GheeCardamom PowderSaffronSugar
- 4
The halwa is done when you used wet hands and can make a soft ball with the mixture. Wrap them individually into small portions and allow to cool completely.
Before you start
- How long does Cashew Halwa take?
- 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Cashew Halwa serve?
- 15. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Cashew Halwa vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Cashew Halwa spicy?
- No, it is not spicy.
- What do I need to make Cashew Halwa?
- 50 grams Cashew (half), 1 cup Milk, 1 cup Sugar, 60 ml Ghee, 50 grams Besan Flour, ½ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Cashew Halwa?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Cashew Halwa?
- About 129 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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