Bajra Halwa | Bajri no Sheero
Bajra halwa is a gluten-free alternative to the traditional atta halwa, featuring bajri no lot (pearl millet flour).
Servings: 8
Calories: 261kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup bajra flour
- ½ cup ghee
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup almond flour or ground almonds optional
- 1 cup milk optional, use water if you prefer
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cardamom
Garnish
- 1 Tbsp ghee
- 5 Almonds slivered
Instructions
- Heat ghee. Add bajra flour and almond flour. Toast under medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add water and milk. Stir until all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add sugar and allow it to melt. This will add some liquid. Stir until the sugar is absorbed.
- Add nutmeg and cardamom. Stir to combine.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Make a well and pour ghee on top. Add almond slivers as garnish.
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Notes
Almond flour is not a traditional ingredient, but one my mother has always added. I recommend adding it for flavor, but it can easily be omitted in place of 1/4 cup of additional bajra flour.
Many people make this with water in place of milk.
Many people make this with water in place of milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg