Best Halwa Varieties For Traditional Sweet Treats

By Yash Lakhan

Gajar Halwa

Carrot halwa, or Gajar Halwa, is made with grated carrots simmered in milk and sugar, cardamom-flavored, and topped with almonds.

Suji Halwa

Suji Halwa, also known as Semolina Halwa, is a quick dessert that has a comfortingly warm sweetness and is made with semolina, sugar, and ghee.

Besan Halwa

Besan Halwa, also known as Gram Flour Halwa, is a rich, nutty dish made with roasted gram flour combined with sugar and ghee.

Moong Dal Halwa

Made with split green grams boiled with milk, sugar, and ghee, this halwa is rich and tender.

Chana Dal Halwa

A unique halwa made from split chickpeas that has a sweet, nutty flavor thanks to the addition of ghee and cardamom.