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We serve halwa on most happy festive occasions! Sometimes we make halwa just for the sake of it! But, yes, we all love halwa! And we have a variety of halwa recipes in Indian cuisine just to prove that. However, hands down, the most popular one is called Carrot Halwa. While I often make Gajar ka halwa, I love trying out other variations too like Aval Kesari, Sweet Corn Pudding, and Carrot Halwa Ice Cream. Beets Halwa is a slow-cooked dessert but that is what makes it so delicious! BTW, this halwa is also known as Chukandar ka Halwa in Hindi. Chukandar means sweet beets. I make Chukandar ka halwa without milkmaid, cream, khoya, and refined sugar because we like it that way. Milk - You can make this dessert vegan by using almond milk or oat milk. But you can also use regular milk if not vegan. Oil - Ghee is traditionally used to make halwa but it can be swapped with vegan ghee, coconut oil or any vegetable cooking oil. Jaggery - Powdered, grated jaggery or jaggery syrup can be used here. This is what brings in the sweetness. I have used jaggery powder. Cardamom powder and nuts like cashews, pistachios, and almonds help give this vegan halwa an authentic rich flavor. Almond flour can also be added to help bind the halwa. It’s an optional ingredient.
Enjoy this as a light dessert after-meals, serve it as an after-school snack, or make it for your guests at your next house party. This vegan Indian dessert called Sweet Beets halwa can be made for occasions like Raksha Bandhan, Holi, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, or Janmashtami. In fact, it’s also perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even Valentine’s day! This dessert is apt for any festival, happy occasion, or if you are just in the mood for a sweet treat. Along with nuts, you can also add a few raisins. Even better, mix grated carrots and beets to make this halwa! Other than almond milk, you can also use coconut milk, soy milk, or oat milk. You can also use water instead. Finish off the recipe with a teaspoon of rosewater if you have and want, it adds a lovely depth of flavor. If making for a crowd, be sure to use a ton of beets as they drastically reduce once fully cooked.
