Monday, 16 November 2009

Tomato Halwa



Tomato contains large amount of lycopene, an antioxidant highly effective in fighting with cancer causing free radicals.Tomato is a natural antiseptic therefore it can help protect against infection .Nicotinic acid in tomatoes can help to reduce blood cholesterol, thus helps prevent heart diseases. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It also improves eye health and prevents hypertension and urinary tract infections.


Ingredients:-

Tomatoes medium size -4
Sugar - 6-7 tbsp
Ghee -3 tbsp
Corn Flour - 1 tbsp
Cardamom Powder -1/4 tsp
Almonds,Pistachios for Garnishing



Method:-

Wash Tomatoes well.Cut into pieces.
Grind the tomatoes without water and keep it aside.
Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a non stick pan.Add Tomato Juice ,Cardamom Powder and Sugar and stir it in low heat.
In middle add more ghee.
Add corn flour mixed in little bit water.
Stir continuously till it becomes soft and thick.
Garnish it with Almonds and Pistachios.
Delicious and tangy Tomato Halwa is ready .

23 comments:

  1. Something very new... looks colorful and yummy :)

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  2. innovative halwa. looks so yummy!!

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  3. New halwa recipe looks beautiful!

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  4. Very creative...I wonder how it taste..very new to me...

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  5. wow!!!! never heard of this looks yummy.

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  6. Mom used to make tomato jam first time i hear about halwa, love the colour too.

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  7. never heard of tomato halwa but the recipe looks yummy and interesting.It is nice to try .

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  8. Eye catching and delicious halwa!

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  9. Lovely halwa Siresha...my grandma makes a similar version of this...with jam like texture for breads...looks delicious :)

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  10. nice creative recipe... never heard of this before...

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  11. nice colour and looks delicious..

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  12. Sireesha ur are rocking, i think u can make any recipe out of any ingredients. This is absolutely unique and innovative:)

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  13. Colourful and different halwa...

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  14. Very nice, innovative and delicious dish. I will definitely try your recipe.

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  15. Wow.. Sounds so new to me..Heard abt tomato jam, but not halwa!!
    Pics look so inviting!

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  16. Interesting one sireesha...Nice colour halwa...

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  17. hi ..halwa looks gr8..do visit my blog..i too have a posting for tomato halwa..

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  18. I have never eaten a tomato halva.

    This is a very interesting recipe.

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