Beetroot halwa recipe

Updated on October 28, 2021 by Raks Anand 61 Comments

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Beetroot halwa recipe with milk. A simple recipe with milk and sugar as main ingredients. Tasty and colorful sweet ready in easy steps.

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The first time I tried this, it was total disaster, I ended up in making burfi, instead halwa.

Then after having that as dessert at my SIL’s place and another friend’s place, when I asked for recipe, they said its same as we do carrot halwa.

Only thing is I increased the sugar quantity a bit more. Otherwise the same.

Check out my otherDiwali recipesand list of easyDiwali sweetsin my website.

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Unlike carrot halwa, beetroot give more servings. My hubby and kiddo both are not fond of beetroot. That’s what it took so long for me to try this.

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Beetroot halwa recipe with milk. A simple recipe with milk and sugar as main ingredients. Tasty and colorful sweet ready in easy steps.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 4

Cup measurements

Ingredients

3 cups Beetroot grated
2 cups Milk
1 cup Sugar
3 tablespoon Ghee
2 cardamom crushed
5 Cashew
8 Pistachios optional

Instructions

Take a heavy bottomed pan (I used my small cooker) and fry the grated beetroot for 3-4 minutes with a tablespoon of ghee.
Add milk and bring to boil.
Cook until the mixture gets thickened in medium flame and then add sugar. Mix well.
Cook until the mixture is glossy and add ghee.
Continue frying until it starts leaving the sides.
Transfer to serving plate and garnish with nuts fried in ghee.

Notes

Do not add more sugar than mentioned as it will turn the halwa to burfi.
After cooling down, halwa will get more thickened, so switch off the flame accordingly.

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Step by step

Take a heavy bottomed pan (I used my small cooker) and fry the grated beetroot for 3-4 minutes. Add milk and bring to boil.

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2. Cook until the mixture gets thickened in medium flame and then add sugar. Mix well.

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3. Cook until the mixture is glossy and add ghee. Continue frying until it starts leaving the sides. Transfer to serving plate and garnish with nuts fried in ghee.

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Serve hot or chilled – as dessert!

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Raji
October 06, 2011 at 7:07 am

This is a wonderful halwa..the colour is stunning...and definitely is healthy too.
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notyet100
October 06, 2011 at 7:48 am

Colours looks so good,must hv been yum,..
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Happy Cook / Finla
October 06, 2011 at 8:03 am

I have never had beetroot halwa looks beautiful and yumm.
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S.Menaga
October 06, 2011 at 8:08 am

colourful n wonderful halwa!!
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Vandana Rajesh
October 06, 2011 at 8:29 am

Love the colour and texture. Beetroot halwa is really tasty however, most people haven't tried it. Yummy dessert.
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Priti
October 06, 2011 at 8:57 am

Ahh I did same too but it sure doesn't look good as yours 🙂 ....yummy halwa looks fab
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Divya Kudua
October 06, 2011 at 9:14 am

Lovely colour!
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Rinku Naveen
October 06, 2011 at 9:36 am

ooh lovely yummy halwa. Texture too is superb.Have never tried it.
Happy hosting!
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Prathibha
October 06, 2011 at 10:22 am

I also make it in similar way..u have got nice color...
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CinnamonNChillies
October 06, 2011 at 10:28 am

Looks wonderful!! Lovely glaze!
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Premalatha Aravindhan
October 06, 2011 at 11:03 am

wow very tempting and colourful halwa,very nice...
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Rekha shoban
October 06, 2011 at 11:08 am

long back i tried this halwa...come out very well..after cing ur halwa want to try again...looks yummy!
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MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!.
October 06, 2011 at 11:18 am

Yumm luking beetroot halwa dear.
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Ramya
October 06, 2011 at 12:39 pm

That looks awesome Raks!!This is my hubby's fav..I make it the same way as well:-) Lovely clicks!
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DEESHA
October 06, 2011 at 12:52 pm

I love beetroot halwa .. Such lovely color n luster to ir 🙂
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Sayantani
October 06, 2011 at 1:01 pm

am not much of a beetroot lover yet drooling at that stunning halwa. so creamy.
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Radhika
October 06, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Superb color it has got.
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Pavithra
October 06, 2011 at 1:22 pm

I too similar way and my fav one..absolutely delicious. Wish I could have some now.
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San
October 06, 2011 at 1:26 pm

Eye catchy beetroot halwa that will leave taste bud feel happy raji. Presentation is awesome dear. The pistachios on top adds beauty to the picture.
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Archana
October 06, 2011 at 1:50 pm

Wow what a colour. Absolutely delicious. Must try it out.
Thanks for sharing and will send my entry for the event.
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jeyashrisuresh
October 06, 2011 at 2:03 pm

though i make carrot halwa, never tried or tasted this beetroot halwa.yummy and nice one.loved the glossy texture
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Laavanya
October 06, 2011 at 2:54 pm

The first time i made beetroot halwa, i got a stone hard burfi too.. but then I figured out what needs to be done. This is the only way my husband likes beetroot. Looks good Raks.
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Preeti Kashyap
October 06, 2011 at 2:54 pm

Yummylicious!
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Suja
October 06, 2011 at 3:45 pm

Makes me drool,beautiful texture dear,yum
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Nitha
October 06, 2011 at 4:02 pm

Delicious halwa
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Umm Mymoonah
October 06, 2011 at 4:24 pm

Love that color and shine in the halwa, looks very delicious.
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Prathima Rao
October 06, 2011 at 4:39 pm

Nice & rich color Raks..I too heard its the same as carrot halwa but never tried it out for fear of it not being liked at home 🙂 Think I must give this delicious halwa a try..
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
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Mano Saminathan
October 06, 2011 at 5:06 pm

Looks delicious and tempting!
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Anu
October 06, 2011 at 6:41 pm

looks delicious!!
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Renu
October 06, 2011 at 7:39 pm

I love this halwa and doesn't it tastes like carrot halwa. I make this too very often.
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Sobha Shyam
October 06, 2011 at 8:34 pm

lovely and colourful halwa, looks so yummy...
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Hyma
October 06, 2011 at 8:36 pm

lovely halwa...mouth watering...i want that bowl here....:-)
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Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal
October 06, 2011 at 9:37 pm

Looks super delicious 🙂
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Uma
October 06, 2011 at 10:12 pm

Very Attractive and delicious Halwa Raks... The bowl's texture is making me drool.
Cheers,
Uma
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R
October 07, 2011 at 12:03 am

simply amazing, luv the color!
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Suhaina
October 07, 2011 at 2:36 am

wow..never tasted it before dear..the colours are so stunning..love the perfect combination of the bowl that u have used..wonderful recipe too..will try some time..i too made carrot halwa 2 days ago and it became burfee..hehehe.....
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Sharmilee! :)
October 07, 2011 at 5:11 am

Wow looks so delicious, I can have this anytime of the day luv it so much. Perfected to the core!
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Priya
October 07, 2011 at 5:18 am

Delicious,catchy and inviting halwa, love carrot and beetroot halwa anytime..
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Kaveri
October 07, 2011 at 6:24 am

Looks very very yummy...lovely color and beautiful clicks
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Aruna Manikandan
October 07, 2011 at 12:21 pm

looks rich and delicious raji 🙂
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Tina
October 07, 2011 at 1:29 pm

What a perfect halwa dear..Toooo gud..
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Sanctified Spaces
October 07, 2011 at 2:21 pm

This is my childhood favourite recipe. My mom used to make this for me often. Lovely clicks again.
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Gayathri NG
October 08, 2011 at 1:46 am

yummy yummy halwa...luv the texture...
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Priya's Feast
October 09, 2011 at 5:33 am

Luv this colorful halwa,Sometimes i luv this more than carrot halwa...Yum..
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Sudha Sabarish
October 09, 2011 at 6:08 am

Yummy and healthy one.Love it a lot and my mom use to prepare this very ofently.
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Manju
October 09, 2011 at 6:26 am

the first time I had this was at an Indian lunch buffet here..it was ok, but I love the carrot version better. Maybe I should try your recipe once and see 🙂 this definitely looks waay better than the one i ate that day!
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Jay
October 09, 2011 at 10:34 am

excellent try...sounds lipsmacking Raks..:)
Tasty Appetite
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Muskaan at A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine
October 10, 2011 at 4:14 am

Liked your version of beet root halwa..I also added oats to it..
Cheers
Muskaan
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Poornima Nair
October 10, 2011 at 11:01 pm

Love beetroot this way and ur recipe looks great. Very tempting!!
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Anonymous
October 11, 2011 at 11:41 pm

Nice touch garnishing with pista..
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Nisa Homey
October 12, 2011 at 1:35 pm

nice rich colour...nice recipe..bookmarked!!
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Leena JD
April 10, 2012 at 10:01 am

I am going to try your carrot and betroot halwa soon! they look lipsmacking 🙂
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Subhapriya
October 27, 2012 at 12:18 pm

you are an amazing cook - your systematic approach to teaching and your generosity in sharing are some of the more amazing ways everyone benefits! I for one have been cooking for decades but find your posts accurate and very enjoyable! Thank you for the great efforts you take in posting these wonderful recipes!
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Abarna
January 27, 2014 at 7:25 am

Hi Rak, Tried this beetroot halwa today and it tasted so nice like heaven. Thanks!
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Sanjay
February 17, 2014 at 1:30 pm

I replaced sugar with jaggery, it tasted too good ...thank you 🙂
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Unknown
December 10, 2014 at 11:13 am

Have it with vanilla ice cream; it will be yummy.:-)
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Mathew, Beena
January 13, 2015 at 10:25 am

Hello....I made this today and it was super delicious. ..Ur well explained recipes with extra notes are really helpful. Thanks n God bless U
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Unknown
November 09, 2015 at 2:15 pm

Tried it today and it came out good 🙂 thanks for your delicious recipes 😀
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Swarna Cynthia Padmanaban
May 26, 2016 at 12:35 pm

Tried it today:)so yummy:))
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Swarna Cynthia Padmanaban
May 26, 2016 at 12:35 pm

Tried it today:)simple easy and delicious:)
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Anlet Prince
July 19, 2019 at 11:41 am

Beautiful clicks. I love the props
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