Sweet Potato Halwa( Ratalyacha God Halwa) is delicious and quick dessert, serve it as a dessert or as a fasting recipe.
Ratalyacha God Halwa
This method of making halwa is different from the Kees or Ratalyacha sheera ( recipe coming)that I make regularly and I quite liked the taste of this Halwa the added advantage is it is faster.
Sweet potato is a healthy tuber and you should include it in your diet. I had explored the health benefits of sweet potato in the past you can look it up here. These are what I have tried
- Simple Sweet Potato Bruschetta- Bite-Sized Appetizers
- Goan Kanga che Kheer|Sweet Potato Pudding a Traditional Goan Dish
- Yummy Sweet Potato, Mint and Feta Patties
- Sweet Potato Pound Cake
- Sweet Potato Sweet Chips
- Sweet Potato Ravioli or Kanga che Nevri
- Sweet Potato veggie(?)
- Sweet Potato Chaat
This recipe is adapted from here.
As for the disclaimers
- In my place, only one person namely me eats sweets. My Father-in-law too enjoys sweets but I did not offer this to him. So now I need to redo this recipe can do it for Gudi Padwa that is coming up. I will then update the post with better pictures.
- This is very addictive halwa (like all other halwas ) namely Beetroot Halwa, an Indian Dessert, Gajar Ka Halwa, Doodhi Halwa or Bottle Gourd Halwa so take care.
Now I can safely say you will love this recipe that Sharmila also called Sakkaraivalli Kizhangu Halwa.
Sweet Potato Halwa,
Sweet Potato Halwa| Ratalyacha God Halwa
Ingredients:
- 2 sweet potato
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 tablespoon ghee
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon condensed milk
- Saffron – few strands (optional)
- 4 cashew nuts
Method:
- Soak Saffron in the milk and the condensed milk and set aside.
- Pressure-cook the Sweet potato for 2 whistles.
- Let the pressure come down naturally.
- Allow the sweet potato to cool down and the peel of the skin and mash it see that there are no lumps.
- Heat 2 tablespoon ghee in a kadhai/wok add in the nuts fry till golden brown drain and set aside.
- In the kadhai/wok add the mashed sweet potato and allow it to cook for 5 minutes on a low flame.
- Add the sugar it will melt immediately add the saffron soaked condensed milk.
- Mix well and cook the halwa which will be gooey at this stage
- Add the cardamom powder and then ghee fried nuts and keep stirring the halwa. It will tend to become thick now and leaves the sides of the pan.
- Serve the halwa.
Note to self:
- Reserve some of the nuts then you need not prise them from the halwa.
- Use some more saffron.
Sweet Potato Halwa| Ratalyacha God Halwa
Sweet Potato Halwa( Ratalyacha God Halwa) is delicious and quick dessert, serve it as a dessert or as a fasting recipe.
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Ingredients
- 2 Sweet Potato
- ½ cup Sugar
- 4 tablespoon Ghee
- ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoon Milk
- 1 tablespoon Condensed Milk
- Saffron – few strands optional
- 4 Cashew Nuts
- 4 almonds
Instructions
- Soak Saffron in the milk and the condensed milk and set aside.
- Pressure-cook the Sweet potato for 2 whistles.
- Let the pressure come down naturally.
- Allow the sweet potato to cool down and the peel of the skin and mash it see that there are no lumps.
- Heat 2 tablespoon ghee in a kadhai/wok add in the nuts fry till golden brown drain and set aside.
- In the kadhai/wok add the mashed sweet potato and allow it to cook for 5 minutes on a low flame.
- Add the sugar it will melt immediately add the saffron soaked condensed milk.
- Mix well and cook the halwa which will be gooey at this stage
- Add the cardamom powder and then ghee fried nuts and keep stirring the halwa. It will tend to become thick now and leaves the sides of the pan.
- Serve the halwa with love.
Notes
- Reserve some of the nuts then you need not prise them from the halwa.
- Use some more saffron.
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Shobha Keshwani says
Looks nice.. this is perfect for fasting days.
ArchanaPotdar says
True
Drashti Dholakia says
Yummy halwa with sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes have a natural sweetness in them..so very ideal for sweet dishes 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks Dtashti.
Priya Suresh says
Omg, seriosuly i want to finish that alluring halwa, am planning to make halwa with sweet potatoes since a long and here you are. Fantastic Archana.
ArchanaPotdar says
SO I am not alone when I don't share.:D
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
Somehow I haven't been able to fall in love with sweet potatoes despite the health benefits... and now because of the season, it's all over in every supermarket... hmm... maybe this halwa would be a good reason to start off... 😉 It is bad that you didn't offer it to your FIL... 😛
ArchanaPotdar says
Will definitely offer it t him this time. 😀
Jyoti Babel says
I think I a going to try this during this during Navratra this year. Apt for fasting days
ArchanaPotdar says
Ping me when you do.
sapana says
This is my favorite halwa on fasting days. Looks so rich and delicious.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
sujitha says
Healthy Sweet potato halwa apt for kids.. we love homemade halwa, best for sweet tooth people.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Priya Satheesh says
This is absolutely a delicious sweet. Wow! So many interesting recipes using sweet potato.. yum !
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Preethi's Cuisine says
Something new for me. Bookmarking this recipe .I am sure it tastes yum.
Preethi's Cuisine says
Something new for me. Bookmarking this halwa recipe. I am sure it tastes yum.
Preethi's Cuisine says
Something new for me. Bookmarking this wonderful recipe. Fantastic share.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you.
Ruchi says
Wow yummyyy Halwa.. love it. Perfect with fasting days ..lovely share ..
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you.
Sasmita says
Perfect share for any festivities, deliciously yum !!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks Sasmita
Nivedita Thadani says
Yumm, it's really sweet dish, sweet potato, sugar and condensed milk. I too have a sweet tooth(infact whole set) but can't take so much risk for my health. How I wish I had a chance to grab this bowl.
ArchanaPotdar says
You can avoid the condensed milk and make a small minuscule portion.
sonal says
easy an delicious halwa. have never tried making halwa with sweet potato.
ArchanaPotdar says
Try and you will love it.
Shamila - The Happie friends Potpourri corner says
Thanks Archana for the mention 🙂 Halwa has turned out perfectly awesome and glad you liked it !!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Nayna Kanabar says
This recipe looks great for when you have an instant sweet craving.My mum used to make this when she was fasting.
ArchanaPotdar says
So you will agree it tastes amazing.
Jagruti says
By looking at recipe name I thought you made pink yam halwa:) but when I saw pictures then I realised that you have used sweet potatoes. Such a tempting and delicious halwa.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Now I will go in the hunt of pink yam I hope it is something I can source.
Uma says
Sweet potato Halwa sounds. I like potato Halwa so this will be my next recipe 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Ping me will love to see the styling and the changes you will make.
Vidya Narayan says
I love this totally! I am a big sheera fan, be it Kesari as we southies make or the basic semolina sheera I am a big fan. Sweet potato is super good for health and this is my snack early morning before i head for a walk as it keeps me energetic. Without using any semolina, you have achieved the perfect texture of the halwa, super! Kids these days are so lost in their candies, they miss out on all these yum snacks.
ArchanaPotdar says
Heee! was hoping you will say that. We seem to be birds of the same feather.
Jayashree says
Looks tasty, never tried this way. Do need to try sometime Archana
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Its yummy.
Pavani says
Wow halwa made with sweet potato -- now that sounds both nutritious and delicious. Perfect to make for festivals -- will have to try it some time soon.
ArchanaPotdar says
Try Pavani it's amazing.
Padmajha PJ says
Such an awesome dessert Archana. I have some sweet potatoes and we usually just boil it and have as an evening snack. Now am tempted to try this one. looks delicious Archana
ArchanaPotdar says
Do try and let me know PJ. Let me know how Lil' Dude and Angel like it too.
Lathiya says
Halwa looks delicious and rich,no one can deny the health benefits of sweet potato..will try this for sure
ArchanaPotdar says
Please let me know how you like it. 😀
Bhawana says
Sweet potatao halwa looking delicious and very inviting. So far I cooked sweet potato in the form of chat, boiled sweet potato or fries. This looks good one to try.
ArchanaPotdar says
Try and enjoy dear.
Mayuri Patel says
A delicious looking halwa. I love sweet potato and I'm sure I'll love this halwa too. A great treat for fasting days.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Mayuri.
Sandhya says
The halwa looks delicious Archana!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks Sandhya.
Shobha Keshwani says
Sweei potato halwa is my favourite.. I like it with jaggery. We even make it like semi-mashed halwa.
ArchanaPotdar says
Even my sister talked about making it with jaggery. Now I must try it out.
Mayuri Patel says
Archana, your recipes reminds me of my grandmother. She would always make sweet potato halwa for Ekadashi fasting. I never really paid attention to how she prepared it. I now have your recipe to follow and bring back all those sweet memories of my granny.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 I am sure you will ace it. Share your pictures.
Priya Vj says
Wow ...sweet potato halwa sounds so yumm ..totally new for me ..I am going to try that soon
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Share with me the halwa and pics too.
Seema Sriram says
The sweet potato halwa came out good. The colour however was different as I could only find the orange ones here. I loved the milkyflavour in it.
ArchanaPotdar says
We get the white ones so mine is white. I am glad you liked the halwa do share the pics and tag me.
Jayashree T.Rao says
Recently tasted sweet potato halva at a function, it was good. Will make it next time I bring them.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.