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Buckwheat Waterchestnut And Banana Halwa

23/12/2019 by Sujata Roy 16 Comments

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Buckwheat or kuttu atta,Waterchestnut or singhara atta/flour and banana halwa.
Gluten free, delicious and healthy dessert. This hot halwa is perfect for this cold weather. And its also a tasty and filling fasting recipe.
Nutritious buckwheat flour, low calorie Waterchestnut flour, banana, jaggery and little ghee or clarified butter made this halwa super yummy. You can add 1-2 tablespoon ghee or clarified butter more if you wish. I have used 1 ripe banana but you can use 2 bananas if you want.

Buckwheat is gluten-free, a good source of fiber, and rich in minerals and various plant compounds, especially rutin.
As a result, buckwheat consumption is linked to several health benefits, including improved blood sugar control and heart health.

Water chestnuts are aquatic vegetables that are nutritious and delicious.
They are a great source of antioxidants and other compounds that may help prevent diseases linked with age, such as heart disease and cancer.
Water chestnuts are also highly versatile and can be added to a variety of dishes.
Try adding water chestnuts to your diet today to reap their health benefits.

Bananas are a popular fruit that happens to provide numerous health benefits.
Among other things, they may boost digestive and heart health due to their fiber and antioxidant content.
They may even aid weight loss, as they’re relatively low-calorie and nutrient-dense.
Ripe bananas are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth. What’s more, both yellow and green bananas can keep you healthy and feeling full.
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Jaggery or gur has immense health benefits.
Here are 15 jaggery benefits everyone should know –

1. Prevents constipation: Jaggery activates the digestive enzymes in the body, stimulates bowel movements and thus helps prevent and relieve constipation.

2. Detoxes the liver: Jaggery is a natural body cleanser, further reducing the workload of the liver.

3. Treats flu-like symptoms: Fight symptoms of a cold and cough with the help of gur. All you need to do is mix it with warm water and drink up, or even add it in your tea instead of sugar to reap the benefits.

4. Blood purifier: One of the most well-known benefits of jaggery is its ability to purify the blood.

5. Boosts immunity: Jaggery is loaded with antioxidants and minerals such as zinc and selenium, which in turn help prevent free-radical damage and also boost resistance against infections. Jaggery also helps increase the total count of haemoglobin in the blood.

6. Cleanses the body: Jaggery is one of the best natural cleansing agents for the body, hence it is advised to eat jaggery to remove unwanted particles from the body.

7. Eases menstrual pain: Jaggery, due to its richness in many essential nutrients, is an effective natural treatment for menstrual problems, especially providing relief from cramps.

8. Prevents anaemia: Jaggery is rich in iron and folate which help prevent anaemia by ensuring that a normal level of red blood cells is maintained.

9. Boosts intestinal health: Jaggery also boosts intestinal strength due to its high magnesium content.

10. Cools the stomach: Jaggery helps in maintaining normal body temperature which helps in keeping your stomach cool.

11. Controls blood pressure: Jaggery contains potassium and sodium, which play an important role in the maintenance of acid levels in the body.

13. Relieves joint pain: “If you suffer from aches and pains in your joints, eating jaggery can provide you with much-needed relief”, says Dr. Manoj K. Ahuja, Sukhda Hospital.

14. Weight loss: “Jaggery is surprisingly effective as an aid for weight loss. This is because jaggery is a rich source of potassium, which is a mineral that helps in the balance of electrolytes as well as building muscles and boosting metabolism.

15. Good source of energy: While sugar is a simple carbohydrate that gets absorbed in the bloodstream instantly and gives instant energy, jaggery is a complex carbohydrate that gives energy to the body gradually and for a longer time.
To read more about health benefits of jaggery click here.

Ghee contains good amount of healthy fats, vitamin A, E and D. Although, many of us think that the high content of fat in ghee is bad for health but, if you don’t know this, fat is something which is one of the major nutrients that is required by our body to function properly. Ghee is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are good fats and are essential for improving the brain and heart health. It also provides a lot of energy to the body. So, overall, we can say that ghee is quite nutritious and healthy.
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Monday again and this week’s 226 #Foodiemonday bloghop theme is Grandma’s remedies suggested by Narmadha who blog at Nams Corner.
Do visit her space for many wonderful recipes. I have already bookmarked her No bake biscuit nuts cake recipe. I will try it soon.

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As a remedy earlier I have shared Turmeric shot with tulsi or holy basil
And Golden smoothie with turmeric and aloe vera.
There are so many other remedies like tulsi and honey. My mom used to make it daily for my daughter. Juice of tulsi or holy basil and honey protect the kids from cold.

Eating a small piece of raw turmeric with jaggery in the morning boost immune system and prevent from seasonal diseases.

Half teaspoon juice of small leaves of harsingar or night jasmine mixed with honey is a very good remedy for kid’s stomach worms. Honey will reduce the bitterness of leaves.
Harsingar leaves also have anti-arthritic properties. Boil the leaves of harsingar or night jasmine in water and strain. This water will reduce the pain and inflammation.

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List is so long. This time not like remedy but sharing a nutritious dessert. Weather is too cold and this hot halwa will give some comfort and also soothe a sore throat.

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Recipe

Buckwheat flour or kuttu atta – 1/4 cup

Waterchestnut flour or singhara atta – 1/4 cup

Jaggery – 1/3 cup, grated or powdered

Ripe banana – 1

Ghee or clarified butter – 2 tablespoon

Water – 1 cup

Cashew nuts – 1 tablespoon, sliced

Almond – 1 tablespoon sliced

Raisins – 1 tablespoon

Cardamom powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Pistachios to sprinkle

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Method

1. Peel and mash the banana and keep aside. You can use 1 more banana if you like.

2. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan or nonstick pan.

3. Add buckwheat and Waterchestnut flour. Fry on low heat until flour starts to change it’s colour. It becomes light brown and you will get a lovely aroma.

4. Add sliced cashews, almonds and raisins. Fry for a minute.

5. Add mashed banana and mixed well. Saute for a minute. Keep the heat low. Flour shouldn’t be burn.

6. Now add jaggery and water. Mix well. Break the lumps with spatula. Increase the heat and keep stirring. Cook until the mixture dried up and comes together.

7. Add cardamom powder, mix and remove from heat. You can drizzle little ghee at the end. I didn’t.

8. If you want to keep it little runny add 1/4 cup water and little more jaggery powder.

9. Garnish with sliced cashews, almonds and pistachios.
Serve hot.

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  1. The Girl Next Door says

    25/12/2019 at 4:42 AM

    Wow, a Halwa with medicinal properties – now, who wouldn’t love that? 🙂

    This looks just awesome and super inviting. I’ll definitely try making this some time.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      25/12/2019 at 4:43 AM

      Thanks a lot Priya!

      Reply
  2. mayurisjikoni says

    25/12/2019 at 10:46 AM

    I love singhara atta ka halwa, its so comforting to have it as a sweet hot dessert. I’ll have to try out your version of adding buckwheat and mashed banana, interesting recipe using both.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      25/12/2019 at 1:18 PM

      Thank you so much Mayuri!

      Reply
  3. Muralidaran says

    26/12/2019 at 1:05 AM

    I will try the recepie

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      26/12/2019 at 2:54 AM

      Thanks. Hope you will like it!

      Reply
  4. poonampagar says

    26/12/2019 at 5:34 AM

    A dessert using healthy buckwheat and water chestnut flour sounds interesting ! I would love giving it a try soon.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      26/12/2019 at 11:46 AM

      Thanks a lot Poonam!

      Reply
  5. Renu Agrawal Dongre says

    29/12/2019 at 10:46 AM

    Such a nutritious and a healthy halwa this is with all the Delicious ingredients. Though I have never tried a halwa with buckwheat would love to try it soon

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      29/12/2019 at 5:22 PM

      Thank you so much Renu. Don’t forget to add Waterchestnut or singhara atta with buckwheat flour. I am sure you will love the taste.

      Reply
  6. namscorner18 says

    06/01/2020 at 11:12 AM

    Such a healthy and nutritious halwa. Who can say no to such irrestible treat. Always love your usage of different healthy flours.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      07/01/2020 at 3:03 AM

      Thanks a lot Narmadha!

      Reply
  7. themadscientistskitchen says

    08/01/2020 at 3:29 AM

    We call it shingada cha shira Sujata of course make it without the banana. But I do like the use of jaggery I must try it.
    I want to know more about the night Jasmine leaves remedy. I definitely will need it.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      08/01/2020 at 4:27 AM

      Thank you so much Archana. Just messaged you about night jasmine leaves. Hope it will work for you!

      Reply
  8. Preethi Prasad says

    19/01/2020 at 3:50 AM

    This halwa is absolutely new for me. You have explained it so beautifully. I am sure many will benefit from this. Liked the night jasmine remedy too.Absolutely interesting.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      19/01/2020 at 9:03 AM

      Thanks a lot Preethi. Glad you liked it!

      Reply

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