Wednesday, August 13, 2014

How to Make Vegan Halwa for Janmashtami



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The weekend is dedicated to food, courtesy Janmashtami. For vegans and health watchers, we've got the ideal recipe - vegan gajar ka halwa. This recipe uses absolutely no oil and is a medley of dry fruits. You can't get healthier than this!
Ingredients:
400g of carrots cut and steamed
3/4th cup of melted jiggery
2 cardamom pods
2 tsp pistachios
3/4th cup of cashews

Method:
1. Grate the carrots.
2. In a mortar and pestle, pound the pistachios and cardamom pods
3. Did You Know: This recipe is oil free
4. Powder the cashews
5. Add the melted jaggery to the carrots. Mix well.
6. To the mixture, add the powdered cashews. Add the cashew powder in intervals.
7. Add the pounded pistachios and cardamom. You can use other nut such as almonds, raisins, walnuts as well. Mix well.
8. Ready to serve

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