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Apple Halwa

This an unusual halwa for me. I had never tried cooking fruit to make halwa. This halwa is a perfect prasad for festivals.

Apple Halwa  

Ingredients:

Red apples - 3 medium size
Sugar - 1-1.5 c
Ghee - 2-3 tbsp
Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
Saffron strings (Kesar) - 3-4
Slivered nuts - optional


Method:
  1. Soak saffron strings in 1 tsp warm water.
  2. Peel the apples and remove seeds and core. Dice and grind in a hand blender.
  3. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan (or a heavy bottomed pan) and cook apple pulp on medium heat until the water evaporates. Add sugar, soaked saffron strings and cardamom powder.
  4. Cook on low heat till the mixture leaves the sides of pan.
  5. Cool and garnish with slivered pistachios
Verdict: 

Halwa has this sweet and tangy taste, a distinctive apple flavor.



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Comments

Nandinis food said…
The bowl full of apple goodness! So sweet and tempting!
November 13, 2011 at 12:38 AM
Hari Chandana P said…
Looks simply delicious and perfect.. beautiful shot too !!
Indian Cuisine
November 13, 2011 at 3:13 AM
Simplyfood said…
wow I have never made this halwa it looks delicious.Pls do send it to C.E.D.D Apples event.
http://www.simplysensationalfood.com/2011/11/announcing-event-desserts-with-apples.html
November 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Tina said…
Looks perfect nd fabulous..
November 15, 2011 at 5:55 AM
Mitchelle Adams said…
I've never tried a Halwa before, yes, just because i judge it by its name, Its actually the first time I saw how it looks like...and I must admit, it looks yummy! MAybe I should try looking for it!
December 9, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Rajani said…
Unique dish. Love the presentation
August 9, 2012 at 9:45 AM
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