Healthy Beetroot Halwa

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 medium beetroot (~100 g), peeled & grated
• 1 tsp cold-pressed coconut oil / ghee
• ¾ cup low-fat milk / almond milk (unsweetened)
• 1–2 tsp Medjool Dates powder/ Paste (adjust to taste)
• 1 cardamom pod (crushed) or ¼ tsp cardamom powder
• 4–5 chopped almonds / pistachios  (for garnish)
• ½ tsp chia seeds or flaxseeds 

HOW TO MAKE

• Heat coconut oil or ghee in a small non-stick pan.
• Add grated beetroot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until the raw smell reduces.
• Add milk and cook on low-medium flame, stirring occasionally, until the beetroot softens and the milk reduces (about 8–10 minutes).
• Stir in jaggery powder and cardamom powder. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
• Turn off the heat. Garnish with nuts and seeds before serving warm.