Pin Coconut Halwa Recipe was passed on from amma when I was asking for any new recipes to try for Gokulashtami.
About Coconut Halwa
Coconut Halwa is called Thengai Halwa in tamil and Nariyal ka Halwa in hindi. So what are you waiting fo? do try this easy halwa for Gokulashtami. Amma said it was her childhood favorite halwa as it was made often whenever there was excess coconut after any pooja in temples.It is very quick to make, the only time it takes is for reducing milk otherwise very easy to make even at the last minute. More halwa recipes
What type of coconut to use?
I would suggest only fresh coconut to use. You can try with dessicated coconut but not really about the flavour and texture.
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How to make Coconut Halwa
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Expert Tips
Add cardamom powder if you like the flavour but for this halwa amma recommended not to add it. This halwa requires less ghee unlike other halwas.You can even reduce little ghee say in total add 2 tablespoon but add in intervals. Use heavy bottomed pan as milk has to reduce it takes time so may burn if you use normal thin kadai. You can use grated coconut or pulse the coconut pieces in mixie and use it. Use only fresh coconut, no frozen or dessicated will work for this recipe. Add a tiny pinch of salt to lift the sweetness more. I used milk which was already boiled and cooled down so suggest to do the same.If you use raw milk there are chances for curdling so better to boil and add for sweets. If you want mild sweetness then add just 3 tablespoon sugar.
Variations
I used normal white sugar. If you want to try, you can try with jaggery but add jaggery only milk is fully reduced as there are chances for curdling. Incase if you feel there are impurities then make thick jaggery syrup,strain and then add it. I haven’t tried with cane sugar and jaggery so not really sure. Add cardamom powder if you like the flavour but for this halwa amma recommended not to add it as the full flavour of coconut is the speciality of this recipe. You can make it without milk too but it will taste more like coconut burfi so I suggest to add milk for the richness and flavour.
Serving & Storing Suggestion
Serve it hot or warm. I love it warm however you can refrigerate for a while and serve it cold too. Store in an airtight container. Coconut Halwa keeps well for about 1 day in room temperature and 2 days in fridge. Pin
