Halwa/Halvah has many variations, and can be distinctly different from one another depending on where you are from. "Halvah" is popular in the Middle East. Sweet and candy-like, usually made from a nut butter like tahini, and honey. "Halwa", popular in South Asia, is also a dessert. Most of the time, made with flour, sugar, and ghee. In this video, Indu prepares the latter in a healthier way.
Quinoa is rich in fiber and antioxidants, has all nine essential amino acids, and packs twice the amount of protein than white rice. With good texture and availability on top of that, it's easy to see why this is Indu's choice of substitution.
Easy to make, and easy to eat. Try it out, and you’ll see why variations of this dessert are popular across multiple continents.
Ingredient list
1 tbsp ghee or extra virgin coconut oil
½ cup quinoa (soaked for anywhere between 2 to 10 hours), washed and drained
¼ tsp sea salt
1 cup water
3 tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup (Add 4 tbsp if you like it more sweet)
1 green cardamom, coarsely powdered- about ½ tsp (optional)
extra 1 tbsp ghee or extra virgin coconut oil
chopped nuts for garnish (optional)
All the ingredients listed are available in most supermarkets
