Ashoka Halwa
🇮🇳 A dish from India
Ashoka Halwa or Pasi Paruppu Halwa is a thick gooey sweet from Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Ashoka Halwa consists of Moong Dal, ghee, sugar and water, flavored with cardamom and cashews or almonds.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | split mung lentils, ghee, sugar, cardamom, cashews or almonds, water |
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| 🔥Cooking method | lentils cooked and mashed, then slow-cooked with sugar and generous ghee until thick and glossy |
| 👅Flavour & style | rich, sweet, gooey, fragrant with cardamom and nutty |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | festive dessert, served at celebrations and weddings |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Ashoka Halwa come from?
Ashoka Halwa is a dish that originated in India.
What is Ashoka Halwa?
Ashoka Halwa or Pasi Paruppu Halwa is a thick gooey sweet from Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Ashoka Halwa consists of Moong Dal, ghee, sugar and water, flavored with cardamom and cashews or almonds.