Gond ka Halwa – A Nourishing Winter Superfood Dessert
There are some recipes that don’t just warm the stomach—they warm the soul. Gond ka Halwa is one of them.
Growing up, we often heard elders say: “Sardiyon mein gond khana sharir ko taakat deta hai”—eating edible gum (gond) during winters strengthens the body. And they were right.
Gond (edible gum) is known for supporting joint health, boosting iron levels, improving immunity, and helping the body recover after pregnancy or illness. When combined with dry fruits, whole wheat flour, ghee, and jaggery, it becomes a powerful source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
This halwa tastes like a rich, mawa-based mithai—nutty, aromatic, and incredibly comforting. Just 2 spoons a day can help improve stamina, keep you warm, and nourish the bones and muscles during winter.
So let’s make this wholesome, delicious, and traditional Gond ka Halwa!
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Ingredients
- Wheat flour – 1½ cups
- Semolina (suji) – ½ cup
- Edible gum (gond) – ½ cup
- Jaggery – 1½ cups
- Dry coconut (grated) – ¼ cup
- Cashews – ¼ cup
- Almonds – ¼ cup
- Fox nuts (makhana) – ¼ cup
- Dried dates (chopped) – ¼ cup
- Dry ginger powder (sunth) – ½ tsp
- Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
- Ghee – 1 cup
Method
Step 1 – Roast the dry fruits
- Heat 2–3 tablespoons of ghee in a heavy pan.
- Add almonds, cashews, dried dates, and makhana.
- Roast them lightly on low heat until fragrant.
- Remove and set aside. (These dry fruits help sharpen the mind, improve hair health, and boost immunity!)
Step 2 – Fry the gond
- In the same pan, add a little more ghee.
- Add gond in small batches (this is important).
- Fry until each piece puffs up nicely and turns crisp.
- Remove and set aside with the dry fruits. Once cooled, coarsely grind the dry fruits + gond mixture. Keep aside.
Step 3 – Prepare the jaggery syrup
- In a pot, add 1½ cups jaggery and ½ cup water.
- Cook on medium heat until the jaggery melts completely.
- Add dry ginger powder and cardamom powder.
- Mix well and keep aside. Dry ginger keeps the body warm and helps digestion.
Step 4 – Roast the suji and atta
- Heat the remaining ghee (save 1–2 tbsp for later).
- Add ½ cup semolina and roast on low heat until aromatic.
- Now add 1½ cups whole wheat flour.
- Roast patiently until the flour changes color and releases a nutty aroma.
- Add the leftover ghee and mix well. Add ¼ cup grated dry coconut and roast on low heat until lightly golden.
Step 5 – Combine everything
- Add the roasted gond + dry fruit mixture to the atta-suji mixture. Mix well.
- Pour in the jaggery syrup.
- Stir continuously on low heat.
- Cook until the halwa thickens, The moisture evaporates, Ghee starts separating from the sides.. Now turn off the flame. Our delicious, aromatic Gond ka Halwa is ready!
- Enjoy warm with a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
- Let the halwa cool completely, then store in an airtight jar.
- Stays good for 20 days outside or in the refrigerator.
- Have 2 spoons daily, preferably with warm milk—perfect for winter health
Tips & Tricks –
✔ Roast flour on low heat
Slow roasting is the secret to that deep, nutty flavor.
✔ Fry gond in small batches
This ensures it puffs properly and doesn’t stick.
✔ Adjust sweetness
If your jaggery is very sweet, reduce the quantity slightly.
✔ Add spices for warmth
A pinch of nutmeg or a little more dry ginger enhances winter benefits.
✔ Make it richer
Add raisins, pistachios, or khus-khus (poppy seeds)
