3 Low-fat Halwa Recipes to Relish in Winter

A lot of people struggle with their weight during winters and crave for mouth watering sweet delicacies. But, if you are weight conscious and have a sweet tooth, do not worry. Here are 5 low-fat halwa recipes you can try without worrying about putting on weight.

1. Beetroot halwa

Amazed at how can beetroot satisfy your sweet cravings? Here is the truth! The nutritional composition of one cup of beets is as follows:

Calories: 58.

Total Fat: 0.2g.

Sodium: 106mg.

Total Carbohydrate: 13g.

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g.

Sugar: 9.2g.

Protein: 2.2g.

Calcium: 21.76mg.

Enjoy the healthy nutrients in the form of halwa that has following recipe:

Peel and grate the beetroots. Heat oil in a deep bottom pan and start cooking the grated beetroot.

After 5-10 minutes, the beetroot starts changing colour.

Keep stirring continuously on medium flame and add the jaggery or brown sugar. Mix till well combined, and the color becomes more intense.

After 5-10 minutes, add low fat milk and let it simmer. Occasionally stir while the milk evaporates, as it requires some time in the process.

Once the milk disappears, keep stirring on a low flame till the fudge leaves from the sides.

When it almost comes together as a lump, turn off flame and let it cool.

Add whipped yogurt, nuts, and rose petals as a garnish.

Add some rose chocolate to make it more exciting!

2. Dates halwa (khujoor)

Take around 2 cups of dates

Soak them in warm water if they are not soft

Take the seeds out and mash the pulp

Add 4 tablespoons of honey

Add sesame seeds, finely chopped nuts like almonds, pistachios and cashew nuts. (You can grind them if you don’t like crunch)

Garnish with coconut powder

and enjoy the easiest and the healthiest halwa

3. Banana halwa

Take 5-6 small peeled bananas and milk into a mixer grind it into a smooth paste.

Heat oil/ghee, add chopped cashew nuts and almonds fry until golden brown.

Take it out and put aside.

Put in the flour and cook it for a bit.

Then, add the banana paste and stir for a few minutes.

Add sugar and stir well.

Add cardamom powder and mix well.

Keep stirring until it thickens finely.

Garnish with cashew nuts and almonds and mix well.