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Dry Fruit Halwa

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Dry Fruit Halwa

Dry Fruit Halwa is a vegetarian dessert cooked across India. It is made with dates, nuts and ghee. This recipe serves 6 and takes about 40 min. One serving has about 480 kcal, 12 g protein, 50 g carbs and 30 g fat.

Did you know? A nutrient-dense dessert combining dates, figs, and nuts with semolina. The ghee roasting enhances flavor while providing healthy fats.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Pan-Indian
Calories: 480 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Style: Indulgent
Serves: 6
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Level: Easy

Ingredients (serves 6)

250 g dates
50 g almond
50 g cashew
25 g pistachio (optional)
3 tbsp ghee
1 cup milk (optional)
½ tsp cardamom powder
0.13 tsp salt

Contains: dairy and tree nuts.

Main ingredients

dates
nuts
ghee

Nutrition per serving

Dry Fruit Halwa

480kcal / serving

Protein: 12 g 9%
Carbs: 50 g 39%
Fat: 30 g 52%
Fibre: 8 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	3mg

How to make Dry Fruit Halwa

Deseed the dates and chop them finely or blend into a thick paste with a splash of water.
Roughly chop the almonds, cashews and pistachios.
Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a heavy pan on low heat.
Add the chopped nuts and roast for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant, then remove and keep aside.
Add the remaining ghee to the pan, then add the date paste and cook on low heat, stirring constantly.
Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
Stir in the roasted nuts, cardamom powder and salt, and mix well.
Add milk if you want a softer texture, cook 2 more minutes, and serve warm.

Serves 6 · prep 15 min · cook 25 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

How to make Dry Fruit Halwa: videos

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Quick answers

Is Dry Fruit Halwa vegetarian?

Yes. Dry Fruit Halwa is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Dry Fruit Halwa?

About 480 kcal per serving, with 12 g protein, 50 g carbohydrates and 30 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

What is Dry Fruit Halwa made of?

The main ingredients are dates, nuts and ghee.

How long does Dry Fruit Halwa take to make?

About 40 min in all: 15 min to prepare and 25 min to cook.

How many people does this Dry Fruit Halwa recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 6. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Dry Fruit Halwa?

Dry Fruit Halwa is usually eaten as a dessert.

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