5 Delicious Vegetable Halwas You Should Try

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

Halwa has a long history in our Indian cuisine and fondness for this dish knows no bounds. Here are five delicious vegetable-based halwas you should try.

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Gajar Halwa

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It is one of the most popular winter desserts in India. It is made with grated carrots, milk, sugar, and almonds. You can add a lot of almonds and pistachios to enhance its taste.

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Lauki Halwa

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Lauki halwa is made with grated lauki and roasted with ghee, dry fruits, and sugar.

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Matar Halwa

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Matar halwa is a bright green color dessert enriched with milk and dry fruits. You can add khoya to make this flavorful halwa creamy.

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Beetroot Halwa

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Beetroot halwa is made with beetroot, milk, khoya, and sugar. This sweet pudding combines the health benefits of the vegetable with flavours like cardamom and nutty walnuts, almonds, and cashews.

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Aloo Halwa

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It is a traditional and delectable delicacy prepared during the Navratri festival. It is made with boiled potatoes, sugar, ghee, milk and dry fruits.

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