Maybe you have already tasted in an Indian restaurant this famous dessert made with semolina and carrots called halva or halwa. We propose you to discover a vegan version of this traditional dessert: the recipe of the Indian halva with coconut milk.
Maybe you have already tasted in an Indian restaurant this famous dessert made with semolina and carrots called halva or halwa. We propose you to discover a vegan version of this traditional dessert: the recipe of the Indian halva with coconut milk.
400 g carrots
3 tablespoons of coconut oil
30 cl of coconut milk
3 tablespoons of wholemeal sugar
2 tablespoons of fine semolina
2 tablespoons of slivered almonds
2 tablespoons of raisins
1 teaspoon of cardamom powder (or gingerbread spice)
Indian halva is a kind of semolina cake with slivered almonds, raisins and a generous amount of grated carrots.
1- Peel and finely grate the carrots.
2- In a thick-bottomed saucepan, cook the carrots in coconut oil, stirring often so they don't stick.
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3- Stew them over low heat and uncovered for at least 20 minutes until they become tender.
4- In another pan, mix the coconut milk with the wholemeal sugar, spices, raisins and slivered almonds. This mixture will be used to cook your Indian coconut milk halva.
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1- Heat the coconut milk mixture over medium heat until it simmers.
2- Add the semolina and the pre-cooked grated carrots.
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3- Cook this mixture over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes until it thickens.
4- Pour this semolina cake into a serving dish or several individual ramekins.
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5- Let it chill for at least an hour before serving it in ramekins or cut into small pieces.
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To note: you can serve this Indian coconut milk halva at room temperature or cold, after a stint in the refrigerator.
Author Audrey on 09 August 2023
Gastronomy and Food : Food
Author Audrey on 29 September 2023
Gastronomy and Food : Food