Farali Aloo ka Halwa (Potato Halwa)

Farali Aloo ka Halwa or Potato Halwa is a delicious Indian sweet which is made using potato as the base ingredients. This dish is perfect to have for Vrat or Falahar as well as the ingredients used to make it are allowed as falahar. A very easy dish to prepare, this sweet goodness is sure to satiate your taste buds and fill your tummies with contentment. Here is how to make Aalu ka Halwa.

Both as a child and as an adult, aloo has always been my favourite vegetable of all. I’m sure I am not the only potato-lover out there. It is beloved by many.

Potato has many nutritional benefits, some of which are its richness in Iron and other essential vitamins like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D. So if someone tells you that potato is unhealthy, don’t agree with them!

The best part about aloo is that it can be used to create a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and spicy like the Bombay potato or the Creamy Bacon Herb Smashed Potatoes.

This recipe of Falahari Aloo Halwa I have here is that of halwa with an “aloo” twist. A very easy dish to prepare, this sweet goodness is sure to satiate your taste buds and fill your tummies with contentment.

This Potato Halwa is a perfect recipe to make for navratries or any other fast days.

This aloo ka halwa can also be served as a quick dessert after an elaborate dinner that you have prepared with love. If you’re looking for halwa recipes, don’t forget to check out these Gur ka Halwa and Sooji ka Halwa recipes.

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Aloo ka Halwa Recipe

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Aloo Halwa, Potato Halwa

Falahari Aloo Halwa Recipe or Potato Halwa is a delicious Indian sweet which is made using potato as the base ingredients especially for vrat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 466 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 500 g Potato Peeled, Boiled and Mashed
• 1/2 cup Ghee
• 1 and 1/2 cup Milk
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 2 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 10-12 Almonds Slivered
• 10-12 Pistachio Slivered
• 10-12 Cashew Nuts Slivered

Instructions

1. Heat ghee in a pan.

2. Add mashed potatoes and cook on medium heat until potatoes are slightly browned. 

3. It will take approximately 10-12 minutes.

4. Add milk, sugar and cardamom powder and cook for 8-10 minutes.

5. Add almonds, pistachio and cashew nuts and mix well.

6. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Aloo Halwa, Potato Halwa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 466 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26g 40%

Saturated Fat 14g 70%

Cholesterol 57mg 19%

Sodium 14mg 1%

Potassium 595mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 56g 19%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 37g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin C 17.5%

Calcium 5.1%

Iron 25.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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