Salu Kitchen Traditional Sweet Kerala Style Black Rice Halwa (Karutha Aluva Halwa) Salu Kitchen Ep601
– Welcome to Salu Kitchen, where we explore traditional and authentic recipes from Kerala, India.
– In this episode, we’ll be diving into the world of sweet treats with a traditional Kerala-style Black Rice Halwa, also known as Karutha Aluva Halwa.
– This rich and fragrant dessert is a beloved staple of Kerala cuisine, and we can’t wait to share the recipe with you.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup black rice
– 3 cups water
– 1 cup jaggery or brown sugar
– 1/2 cup ghee
– 1/2 cup coconut milk
– 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
– 1/4 cup chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios)
– Pinch of saffron strands
Recipe:
1. Rinse the black rice under running water and soak it for 4-6 hours or overnight.
2. In a pot, combine the soaked black rice and water. Cook until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
3. In another pan, melt the jaggery or brown sugar with a little water to make a syrup.
4. Add the cooked black rice to the syrup and mix well. Cook until the mixture thickens.
5. Stir in the ghee, coconut milk, cardamom powder, and saffron strands. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a halwa-like consistency.
6. Add the chopped nuts and mix well.
7. Transfer the Black Rice Halwa to a serving dish and garnish with additional nuts if desired.
In this article, we’ve taken you on a journey through the process of creating one of Kerala’s most beloved sweet treats, the Black Rice Halwa. We hope you enjoy making and savoring this delightful dessert, and stay tuned for more traditional Kerala recipes from Salu Kitchen. Bon Appétit!