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.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

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.

Keyword Gluten-Free Dessert, Sweet Potato Halwa, Healthy Indian Sweets, Sooji Halwa Alternative, Rawa Kesari Substitute, Sajjige Gluten-Free