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Tirunelveli Halwa Recipe for Onam: A Traditional South Indian Sweet Recipe

Romi Bhattacharjee

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Nurtured by the nourishing meals of her mother and pishimoni (paternal aunt), Romi ...

Aug 12, 2026

Author :Romi Bhattacharjee

Romi Bhattacharjee

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Nurtured by the nourishing meals of her mother and pishimoni (paternal aunt), Romi ...

Published : Aug 12, 2026

This Onam, how about adding a fun, chocolatey fusion twist to the Tirunelveli Halwa? Here’s the Tirunelveli Halwa recipe for you to follow.

Difficulty:easy

Serves:2

Time:25 mins

Contains egg: No

Some desserts carry the festive spirit at their core like nothing else. And when it comes to Onam, the annual harvest festival of Kerala, sweets and desserts are an inseparable part of the festive milieu. While payasams have always ruled the Onam dessert platter, halwas too have their own fanbase. Although not from Kerala, this Tirunelveli halwa recipe is one of the most popular South Indian halwas that you can surely try during Onam. It features a soft texture that melts in your mouth right ......Read More

Ingredients

2
Servings

For the Recipe

Cadbury Cocoa Powder - 2 tbsp
Whole wheat flour - 1 / 2 cup
Water - 2 cups
Sugar - 1 cup
Ghee - 1 / 2 cup
Cashew Nuts - 10-12
A pinch of salt
Raisins - 10-12
Cardamom powder - ½ tsp

Directions

Tirunelveli Halwa Recipe For Onam: A Traditional South Indian Sweet - Mixing Wheat Flour

Step 1

For preparing the wheat mixture, in a bowl, mix whole wheat flour with 1 cup water to make a smooth, lump-free paste.

Tirunelveli Halwa Recipe For Onam: A Traditional South Indian Sweet - Straining Mixture

Step 2

Add the remaining water, mix well, and strain through a fine sieve.

Tirunelveli Halwa Recipe For Onam: A Traditional South Indian Sweet - Sugar And Water In Pan

Step 3

For preparing the sugar syrup - In a pan, add sugar and ½ cup water.

Tirunelveli Halwa Recipe For Onam: A Traditional South Indian Sweet - Cooking Sugar Syrup

Step 4

Cook until the sugar dissolves and the syrup reaches a slightly sticky consistency.

Tirunelveli Halwa Recipe For Onam: A Traditional South Indian Sweet - Adding Wheat Mixture

Step 5

Slowly add the strained wheat mixture to the sugar syrup, one spoonful at a time, stirring continuously to ensure a smooth, lump-free consistency.

Tirunelveli Halwa Recipe For Onam: A Traditional South Indian Sweet - Stirring Halwa Mixture

Step 6

Keep on stirring to prevent lumps. Cook on medium-low heat until it starts to thicken.

Tirunelveli Halwa Recipe For Onam: A Traditional South Indian Sweet - Mixing Cocoa Paste

Step 7

Mix Cadbury Cocoa Powder with a little water to make a smooth paste.

Tirunelveli Halwa Recipe For Onam: A Traditional South Indian Sweet - Stirring Cocoa Mixture

Step 8

Add the cocoa powder mixture to the pan and stir well until evenly incorporated.

Tirunelveli Halwa Recipe For Onam: A Traditional South Indian Sweet - Stirring Halwa Ghee

Step 9

Add ghee gradually, stirring continuously after each addition. Keep cooking until the halwa becomes glossy, thick, and starts leaving the sides of the pan.