
Also known as: Lotus seed halwa, Kamal gattay ka halwa
Lotus Seed Halwa is a traditional Indian sweet dish made from lotus seeds cooked with sugar and ghee, offering a rich, mildly nutty flavor and a soft texture.
% DV = % Daily Value (adult RDA, ICMR 2020). Values per 100g edible portion.
Lotus Seed Halwa, also known as Makhana Halwa, is a popular Indian dessert made by cooking lotus seeds with sugar, ghee, and sometimes cardamom for added aroma. It is enjoyed during festivals and special occasions across India. This sweet is prized for its distinctive texture and slightly nutty taste, which comes from the lotus seeds themselves.
This dish provides significant amounts of phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, thiamine (B1), vitamin E, folate (B9), vitamin B6, and vitamin A (RAE), making it a nutrient-rich dessert choice among traditional Indian sweets. Consumers can enjoy this dessert as a vegetarian option, mindful of its moderate caloric content largely from sugars and fats.
Enjoy Lotus Seed Halwa in moderate portions as part of a balanced diet.
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Values per 100g edible portion.
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