Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Beetroot, finely grated | 700 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Raisins | 40 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 65 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 85 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1.5 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Whole cow milk | 650 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the finely grated beetroot finely so it cooks to an even texture.
- Warm half the ghee in a heavy pan and cook the main ingredient slowly until its raw aroma fades.
- Add the milk and raisins; simmer, stirring often, until absorbed.
- Stir in the jaggery and remaining ghee; cook until the mixture gathers softly from the pan.
- Finish with crushed cardamom and serve warm in small portions.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian halwa and sheera tradition)
Beetroot Halwa is a slow-cooked festive sweet, best treated as a modest accompaniment rather than a main meal. Vata: serve warm and soft. Pitta: reduce sweetener and emphasize cardamom. Kapha: take the smallest portion and reduce ghee if preparing at home.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Beetroot Halwa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (256g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 111 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 5.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.5 g | 34.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | 30.4 g |
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 14.5 g |
| Calcium | 65.4 mg | 168.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.09 mg | 2.81 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.3 mg | 52.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 64.6 mg | 165.9 mg |
| Potassium | 294 mg | 755 mg |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 136 mg |
| Zinc | 0.37 mg | 0.96 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg | 3.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 49.9 µg | 128.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.16 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.6 µg | 1.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.21 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 49.5 µg | 127.2 µg |
| Choline | 11.2 mg | 28.7 mg |
