Khuskhus Ka Halwa: You will forget the carrot-mung bean halwa…try the recipe of poppy seed halwa this winter
People use poppy seeds in various ways, from enhancing the flavor of kheer to thickening vegetable gravy, adding it to parathas, laddus, and dried fruits. Grinding poppy seeds and adding it to milk is also extremely beneficial. But have you ever tried its halwa? It tastes amazingly delicious and is also a good source of nutrients. Learn the recipe.
Poppy seeds (Khus Khus) are a great food for every season, as they're rich in healthy fats and numerous vitamins and minerals. They also provide energy to your body.
In winter, they also protect your skin from dryness. You've likely used poppy seeds in a variety of dishes, but have you ever tried a poppy seed dessert? People often make different types of halwa (sweet pudding) during the winter.
This time, in addition to carrot and moong dal, try making poppy seed pudding and serving it to your family. Everyone will love it and it's beneficial.
According to the USDA , 100 grams of poppy seeds contain 18 grams of protein. They also contain 19.05 grams of dietary fiber, 1440 milligrams of calcium, 9.76 milligrams of iron, 347 milligrams of magnesium, 870 milligrams of potassium, 719 milligrams of potassium, 7.9 milligrams of zinc, 1.63 milligrams of copper, and 6.71 milligrams of manganese. Poppy seeds are also rich in numerous nutrients, including vitamins C, E, B complex, and selenium. Let's learn how to make poppy pudding.
What ingredients are needed for Halwa?
To make poppy seed pudding, you'll need three-quarters of a cup (approximately 100 grams) of poppy seeds, an equal amount of sugar, and a little less than the poppy seeds (approximately 70 grams of ghee).
Additionally, you'll need 4 to 5 small cardamoms, 1 cup (approximately 250 grams) of milk, 7-8 almonds, and an equal amount of pistachios and cashews. Now, let's learn the recipe.
Preparation for making pudding
To make poppy seed pudding, you'll need to prepare in advance. All you need to do is clean the poppy seeds thoroughly, rinse them with water, and soak them in water. After at least 4 to 5 hours, begin making the pudding.
Poppy Seeds Halwa Recipe in Hindi
How to make pudding?
- First of all, finely chop cashew nuts, almonds and pistachios and roast them in some desi ghee.
- Peel the cardamom, then remove the skin and crush only the seeds. You can make a powder or keep it coarsely ground, depending on your taste.
- Drain the soaked poppy seeds and grind them in a mixer. Add milk if needed.
- Heat half the ghee in a pan and add ground poppy seeds to it and fry it on low flame while stirring continuously till it gives a good aroma and turns golden.
- If the mixture seems dry, you can add a little more ghee. Then, transfer it to a bowl.
- Now add the remaining milk and sugar to the pan and stir well until dissolved. Add the roasted poppy seeds and cook until thickened.
- When the rawness of poppy seeds completely goes away and the halwa is ready, then add cardamom powder to it, along with pistachios, cashews and almonds.
- You can serve this pudding hot. Alternatively, you can store it in the refrigerator, as it stays good for at least 4 to 5 days.
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