GF Sweet Potato Halwa
Lip-smacking sweet potato halwa with just 3 ingredients - sweet potato, nuts & dry fruits (no sugar or jaggery)—loved by youth and perfect anytime! This makes a perfect dessert for Hindu fasting (vrat or upvas). This halwa is made from boiled, mashed red sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 large red / Indian / Japanese sweet potatoes
- 4 –5 dates finely chopped (or processed with almond powder)
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 2 tbsp dry roasted cashew pieces
- 2 tbsp dry roasted almond slivers
- Optional: 1 tbsp cashew butter or almond butter or almond powder/meal
- Optional: ¼–½ tsp cardamom powder
Instructions
- Roast or steam sweet potatoes until fully cooked, then mash with a fork.
- Mix in the chopped dates (or date–almond blend) with the mashed sweet potatoes.
- Top with raisins, roasted cashews, and almond slivers.
- Add optional nut butter/powder and cardamom if desired.
- Offer as prasad or enjoy warm — a wholesome, naturally sweet treat!
Notes
Tip: Process 4-5 mejdool dates, pits removed in a food processor with 1 tablespoon of Almond powder. Perfectly small date pieces are achieved.
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