Aval Halwa for Krishna Jayanthi

Name: Aval Halwa for Krishna Jayanthi
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c Poha (flattened rice); 12 oz can sweetened Condensed milk; 1 generous pinch (soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk) Saffron; 2 tbsp Ghee; 2 tbsp walnut, chopped; 20 (split) Cashews; 20 (sliced) Almonds; 1/4 c Raisins; 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder; 1/2 tsp Nutmeg, freshly grated; 1/2 tsp Licorice, grated; as needed Honey optionaaaal; 1 few, for garnish Rose petals (edible, optional)

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

USA

Mom always made this as Prasad for Lord Krishna. There is a story behind this Krishna's friend Kuchela brought him poha when he visited him. Kuchela was too poor to bring expensive gifts. Krishna blessed him with prosperity #FA #Krishna Jayanthi #aval

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

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Ingredients

20 mins

2 servings

1 cPoha (flattened rice)
12 ozcan sweetened Condensed milk
1generous pinch (soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk) Saffron
2 tbspGhee
2 tbspwalnut, chopped
20(split) Cashews
20(sliced) Almonds
1/4 cRaisins
1/4 tspCardamom powder
1/2 tspNutmeg, freshly grated
1/2 tspLicorice, grated
as neededHoney optionaaaal
1few, for garnish Rose petals (edible, optional)
dessert

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Steps

20 mins

1

Make a checklist keep alll ingredients close by. Soak saffron in warm milk for 10 minutes to extract color and aroma.
2

Heat ghee in a pan. Roast cashews, walnuts and almonds on low heat until golden. Add raisins and sauté until they puff up. Remove and set aside.
3

In the same pan, add poha and roast on low heat until crisp and aromatic.
4

Pour in condensed milk and saffron milk. Stir gently to combine, letting poha absorb the flavors.
5

Add cardamom powder and half of the roasted nuts and raisins. keep the grater over the saucepan and grate nutmeg. mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
6

Halwa is readyy. Transfer to a serving bowl Serve warm, garnish with remaining nuts, and rose petals for a festive touch. if you have sweet tooth you may add honey, mix and enjoy

Tips

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of rose water or a sprinkle of nutmeg.

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Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

on August 13, 2025 18:18

USA

I am a scientist with a Ph.D from University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. I also have a M. SC from University of Madras. Enjoy sharing my knowledge in science and my experience in gardening and cooking with others. I am a free lance writer, published several articles on Indian culture, traditions, Indian cuisine, science of gardening and etc in National and Inernational magazines. I am a health food nut. I am passionate about photography