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.

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 132 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cashew Halwa

Name: Cashew Halwa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 15 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 50 grams Cashew (half); 50 grams Besan Flour; 1 cup Milk; 1 pinch Saffron; 1 cup Sugar; 60 ml Ghee; ½ tsp Cardamom Powder

45 min
not spicy
Serves 15

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Kandhasashti Thirupagam · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

Sweets & Desserts Low carb Jain Gluten-free

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

Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Party

Ingredients

7 items

15 people

Cashew (half)50 grams
Besan Flour50 grams
Milk1 cup
Saffron1 pinch
Sugar1 cup
Ghee60 ml
Cardamom Powder½ tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 15 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 15 people
Energy	132kcal	1980kcal
Protein	1.9g	29g
Carbohydrate	18g	267g
Fat	6.2g	93g
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.
SaffronSugarGheeCardamom Powder
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 132 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.