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    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: May 24, 2014 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Sweet Potato Halwa Recipe – Shakarkandi Halwa Recipe

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    sweet potato halwa or shakarkandi ka halwa garnished with fried cashews, raisins and saffron and served in a wihte plate along with white spoon.

    What is Shakarkandi Halwa?

    Shakarkandi Halwa is an Indian style pudding or dessert made with sweet potatoes, ghee (clarified butter), nuts and cardamom powder. It is one of the quick and easy desserts that can be made for any occasion. It is a perfect dish to serve during navratri festival or fasting days. This halwa is also known as Chilakadadumpa Halwa and Sakkaravalli Kizhangu Halwa.

    Ingredients for Shakarkandi Ka Halwa:

    It is one of the simpler Indian dessert recipes that require few ingredients.

    Sweet Potatoes: Any variety of sweet potatoes can be used in this recipe.

    Ghee: Traditionally, we use ghee or clarified butter to make desserts. But, you can replace it with coconut oil if you are vegan.

    Saffron: This gives a nice color and flavor to the dish. But, it is completely optional.

    Cashews & Raisins

    Cardamom Powder

    Sugar

    How many days Sweet Potato Halwa can be stored?

    It stays well in the refrigerator for a couple of days.

    More Halwa Recipes on the blog:

    • Kasi Jaggery Halwa
    • Besan Ka Halwa
    • Akhrot Ka Halwa
    • Chukandar Ka Halwa
    • Carrot Coconut Milk Halwa
    • Singhara Halwa
    • Custard Powder Halwa
    • Orange Rava Kesari
    • Bread Halwa
    • Vermicelli Pineapple Halwa
    • Godhuma Rava Halwa

    How to Make Sweet Potato Halwa Recipe below:

    Sweet Potato Halwa Recipe

    Hari Chandana Ponnaluri
    Shakarkandi Halwa or Sweet Potato Halwa Recipe - Indian style pudding or dessert made with sweet potatoes, nuts, ghee and cardamom. Easy and quick dessert recipe.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine Indian, North Indian
    Servings 3
    Calories 389 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes (approx 1 ¼ cups mashed sweet potatoes)
    • 5 tbsp Sugar (depends on the sweetness of the sweet potatoes)
    • 4 to 5 tbsp Ghee
    • ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder
    • 1 Pinch Saffron
    • 2 tbsp Milk
    • Cashews as needed
    • Raisins as needed
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    Instructions
     

    • Boil and peel the sweet potatoes. Mash them well and set aside.
    • Soak the saffron in warm milk for a few minutes. Crush it well and set aside.
    • Heat ghee in a pan. Add and fry the cashews until golden color. Then add raisins and fry until they plump up. Remove from the pan and keep them aside.
    • In the same ghee, add the mashed sweet potato and mix well. Saute for 4 – 5 minutes.
    • Add sugar and stir till the sugar dissolves completely.
    • Then add the saffron milk and cardamom powder and combine well.
    • Reduce the flame to low and keep on stirring the halwa for 8 – 10 minutes.
    • Then add the roasted cashews and raisins and mix.
    • Turn off the flame. Serve the sweet potato halwa warm or cold.

    Notes

    the quantity of sugar depends on the sweetness of sweet potatoes. Adjust accordingly. 
    Saffron is optional. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 521mgFiber: 5gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 21375IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only.

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    1. traditionallymodernfood says

      May 25, 2014 at 4:01 am

      Innovative recipe

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    2. Kurinji says

      May 25, 2014 at 3:06 am

      Healthy halwa…

      Reply
    3. Priya Suresh says

      May 25, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      Irresistible halwa, drooling here..

      Reply
    4. Rajani says

      May 25, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      Very healthy halwa!

      Reply
    5. Hema Vijai says

      May 27, 2014 at 9:47 am

      Mouthwatering, just so delicious..

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