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Learn how to make rich, melt-in-the-mouth atta halwa (atta ka sheera) with whole wheat flour, ghee and sugar in just 15 minutes. This traditional Gurudwara style Karah Prashad is quick, aromatic and perfect for special occasions or festival celebrations.

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Atta halwa also known as Atta ka sheera is one of the most popular sweet/ dessert recipe in North India. This is an Instant halwa made with whole wheat flour (atta in Hindi). This atte ka halwa is served as Kadah prasad (Karah prashad) to all the visitors of Gurudwara (A place of worship for Sikhs) in Punjab.

Traditionally, it is prepared with equal quantity of Whole wheat flour, Sugar and Butter/ghee to emphasize everyone are equal. Some people make this halwa adding equal quantity of wheat flour and sooji. For variations, this halwa can be made with milk or jaggery instead of sugar. I never thought making this North Indian style wheat flour halwa is so easy.

South Indian style Godhumai halwa/wheat flour halwa (Tirunelveli halwa) is in no way related to this atta halwa in preparation and cooking procedure. Both has its own variations and taste. This sweet can be prepared easily and instantly for surprise guest and to celebrate special occasions at home. I am sure this ghee dripping halwa gets a big applause from your family members and friends. I followed the recipe from The Secret Ingredient and watched some YouTube video recipes too.

Even though it’s my first attempt, making this halwa was a breeze for me. You can easily find the correct stage of removing the halwa. It’s 100% a beginners recipe. This halwa tastes very soft and it slides in your mouth. I made in very less quantity just to serve 2 people as the quantity of ghee is more. Holi festival is fast approaching. Include this easy, rich atta ka halwa in your menu and enjoy the festival! This atta halwa can also be prepared for babies but it’s made without ghee. I will share that recipe later.

Now let’s see how to make Instant, easy wheat flour halwa/ atta halwa with step by step pictures and a video!

Check out my Sooji halwa and Bread halwa recipes too.

Quick Notes for US & Abroad Kitchens

Whole Wheat Flour (Atta): Store brands like Aashirvaad, Sujata Gold or Bob’s Red Mill whole wheat flour are readily available in Indian grocery stores and US supermarkets.
Stove Heat Management: For electric coil or glass-top stoves, keep the heat on medium or medium-low while roasting the atta in ghee to ensure uniform golden browning without burning.
Hot Water: Keep boiling hot water ready in an electric kettle before pouring it into the roasted flour to prevent any lumps from forming.

Atta Halwa Recipe (Gurudwara Style Atta Ka Sheera)

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Rich, glossy and melt-in-mouth Gurudwara style Atta Halwa (Atta Ka Sheera / Karah Prashad) made with whole wheat flour, ghee and sugar.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Total Time 12

Course Sweet

Cuisine Indian, North Indian

Servings

Ingredients

1 cup – 240ml

¼ cup Whole wheat flour / atta (approx. 30g / 1 oz) (Aashirvaad atta)
¼ cup Sugar (heaped) (approx. 50g / 1.8 oz) add up to 1/2 cup for more sweetness
¼ cup Melted Ghee (approx. 60 ml / 2 fl oz)
½ cup Water (approx. 120 ml / 4 fl oz) boiling hot
a pinch Cardamom powder optional
Cashews & sliced almonds to garnish

Instructions

Heat 1/4 cup of ghee in a wide, non-sticky kadai. Add wheat flour and roast till it turns golden brown in color with nice aroma. Keep the flame low to medium while roasting and keep mixing to prevent burnt bottom. It takes 3 to 5 minutes to roast well based on the quantity you use.
Boil 1/2 cup of water in a bowl and add the hot water carefully to the roasted wheat flour. It splashes. Add 1/4 cup (heaped) sugar, cardamom powder and mix well without any lumps. All the water would be absorbed by the wheat flour and gets cooked.
Mix well till halwa leaves the sides completely and becomes a whole mass. Do not switch off the stove. Keep mixing till ghee starts to ooze out in the sides of kadai. It will turn glossy too. Do the whole procedure in medium flame. It takes just 3 to 5 minutes to release the ghee. Switch off the flame and remove in a plate or bowl. Serve warm or cold as you wish!
For variations, you can add milk instead of water. You can also use grated jaggery in place of sugar. Enjoy!

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Notes

Traditionally this halwa is prepared with equal quantity of wheat flour, sugar and ghee. But I used little more sugar as we are sweet toothed.
If you don’t want to use equal quantity of ghee, you can use half the quantity mentioned. But texture may slightly vary.
Cardamom powder is not used in the traditional atta halwa. If you wish, you can add it along with sugar.
If you feel the sweetness is less, you can add it even at the end. Heat the halwa till the sugar melts and ghee oozes out. Serve it warm.
People have this halwa as a side dish for poori too, just like suji ka halwa.

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