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Palak Firewood Halwa
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Palak Firewood Halwa

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kurnool cooking — Palak Firewood Halwa brings a firewood touch with a classic halwa finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Spinach300 g, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Rava Kesari | Sooji Halwa Recipe | Semolina Kesari | Kesari Bath | Indian Sweets | Sheera Recipe · on YouTube