This easy Apple Halwa recipe is the second dish in the Sweets and Snacks series.
Halwa or Halva is a dessert that is not only famous in India but also other parts of Central and South Asia, Middle east and even African countries!
There are so many varieties of this dish like the Channa Dal Halwa , moong dal halwa ,Beetroot halwa, carrot halwa, Oats Halwa , Milk Halwa, etc.
There are instant halwas, stove top cooked ones, Microwaved ones and some cumbersome ones too.
My grandpa used to make a very delicious Godhumai Halwa. He was a person who never engaged in short cut methods and that reflected in his cooking as well.
He used to soak wheat and grind it to extract the milk and then use it to make halwa. Loads of ghee used to be added and stirred and stirred continuously. And the end result was something so delicious that would just slide down the throat! Oh how I miss him now!!
I have never tried this recipe as I am sure that it cannot even come anywhere close to grandpa’s halwa!
Anyway, today’s post is a quick apple halwa that does not require too much stirring or too much ghee but tastes yum!
Step by step method for preparing Apple Halwa Recipe
Heat ghee in a pan and add broken cashews.Roast till golden brown and remove from pan. Keep aside.
In the same pan add grated apple and cook till it thickens a bit. Add sugar. It we loosen up . Stir once in a while on medium heat. Add a little ghee.
The mixture will thicken on cooking. Now add a little orange food color. Mix once again.As soon as the halwa gathers into a single mass, add roasted cashews, mix and remove from heat.
Apple Halwa is ready to be served.
Note
- Powdered cardamom can be added just before removing the halwa from the pan.
- Choose an apple variety that is not too juicy.
- Sweet apples work best.
A simple Indian dessert made with apple.
- 4 tablespoons Ghee, divided
- 10 numbers Cashewnuts, broken
- 4 cups Grated Apple
- Sugar , as needed
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Heat ghee in a pan and add broken cashews.Roast till golden brown and remove from pan. Keep aside.
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In the same pan add grated apple and cook till it thickens a bit. Add sugar. It we loosen up . Stir once in a while on medium heat. Add a little ghee.
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The mixture will thicken on cooking. Now add a little orange food color. Mix once again
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As soon as the halwa gathers into a single mass, add roasted cashews, mix and remove from heat.
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Apple Halwa is ready to be served!
- Powdered cardamom can be added just before removing the halwa from the pan.
- Choose an apple variety that is not too juicy.
- Sweet apples work best.
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Apple Halwa sounds delicious and interesting . We always steam the apples and enjoy them , but this is a step further ! Seriously it must be tasting awesome .
And that Wheat Halwa ! – well the older generation had a great deal of patience , which reflected in everything they did – including cooking !
I agree the old timers were very patient and stuck to their ideas of how food needs to be cooked and no compromises. This apple halwa is way too easy as compared to the grandpa’s version of halwa 🙂 Looks delicious and I know for sure that it tastes awesome as well.
Awesome PJ, I always feel the halwas with fruits tastes too good. Lovely texture and colour!
That’s one simple yet delicious halwa PJ. I never tried making halwa with Apple but your post is tempting me to make it.
Old people has lot of patience and we always look for shortcuts. Apple halwa looks delicious as well as easy to prepare.
Simple yet delicious Halwa with apples. A must try dish, my son would it.s
I love apple halwa, in fact any fruit or mixed fruit halwas. They taste wonderful and your version sounds delicious.