Total cooking Time | 40 |
Level | difficult |
Number of servings | 10 |
Jackfruit halwa, also known as "Kathal ka Halwa," is a sweet and indulgent dessert made from ripe jackfruit. Jackfruit is a tropical fruit with a distinctive sweet aroma and a unique taste that can range from mild to intense, depending on its ripeness. When used in desserts like halwa, jackfruit lends its naturally sweet flavor and rich texture to create a delightful treat.
It is the time of Jackfruit and for all the halwa lovers I am introducing Jackfruit halwa. I will make it a bit tasty, this will be really delicious for all the sweet tooth out there. Its a long and time consuming process for a sweet, but worth the hard work. As jackfruit is a seasonal fruit, my mother prepares in bulk and uses for the off seasons.
You can serve jackfruit halwa warm or at room temperature. It's a delightful dessert that's enjoyed for its unique jackfruit flavor and the richness of ghee and nuts.
Jackfruit halwa is a specialty in regions where jackfruit is abundant, and it offers a sweet twist on the natural flavors of the fruit. It's a great way to celebrate the tropical delight of jackfruit in a traditional Indian dessert.
Ingredients
Chopped Jackfruit – 4 cups
Sugar – 2 cups
Corn flour – 1/4 cup
Milk – 1 cup
Ghee – 1/4 cup
Cashew nuts – 15
Method of preparation
Add the chopped jackfruit in a blender
Blend it by adding small amount of water and make Jackfruit puree
Switch on the flame and add this puree to a kadai
Add sugar
Mix the cornflour in milk
Add milk to the kadai,when the sugar dissolves completely
Now add ghee and mix well
Cook in a medium flame until you get a thick consistency
Check the taste and add sugar and ghee as per your taste(if needed)
Roast cashew nuts in ghee and add it to kadai
Mix well
Switch off the flame when halwa consistency is reached
Allow the Halwa to cool
Our jackfruit halwa is ready to serve
Refrigerate the halwa in containers.