Water-Chestnut-Flour or Banana-Flour Halava
Description
Also known as Singara Halava
This halava is a fluffy, sweet pudding with a texture akin to that of mashed potatoes. Prepared without grains, it is a quite popular dessert served on Ekadasi fasting days.
Summary
Ingredients
- 1 c milk
- 2⁄3 c sugar
- 1⁄4 t cardamom powder
- 1⁄8 t Nutmeg powder
- 1⁄2 c ghee or vegetable oil
- 1 c banana flour or water-chestnut flour, sifted
- 2 T chopped walnuts or almonds
- 2 T chopped raisins
Instructions
1. Combine the milk and sweetener in a blender, cover, and blend for 1 ½ minutes. Remove and add the powdered spices.
2. Heat the ghee in a 2-quart saucepan over a medium flame, sprinkle in the sifted flour, and slowly stir-fry for about 8 minutes or until the flour is lightly browned.
3. While stirring the flour-and-ghee mixture with one hand, slowly pour in the sweetened milk, and then cook until the liquid is fully absorbed and the halava's texture is light and fluffy.
4. Dish the halava into individual serving bowls or one large serving bowl and garnish with the chopped nuts and raisins. Offer to Krsna hot.
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