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GF Sweet Potato Halwa

A GF substitute for classic Sooji Halwa or Rawa Kesari or Sajjige. This makes a perfect dessert for Hindu fasting (vrat or upvas). This halwa is made from boiled, mashed red sweet potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large red sweet potatoes
  • 4-5 Finely chopped dates or use a food processor adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon dry roasted cashew pieces & almond slivers
  • 1 tablespoon cashew butter Optional
  • ΒΌ tsp cardamom powder Optional
  • A few saffron strands
  • Add 1/4-1/2 cup plant based milk to soften & moisten it if it is too dry optional

Method
 

  1. Oven roast or steam sweet potatoes until completely cooked. Peel, mash with a fork, set aside.
  2. Add finely diced dates, raisins, roasted cashew pieces and almond slivers.
  3. Prasad for Bhagawan is ready, healthy, nothing processed, Gluten Free, no sugar, no butter!!!

Notes

Tip: Process 4-5 mejdool dates, pits removed in a food processor with 1 tablespoon of Almond powder. Perfectly small date pieces are achieved.