Kada Prasad Atta Halwa 10 Minute Recipe

Learn how to customize it to your taste and enjoy this indulgent dessert any time of the year! Kada Prasad Halwa is a decadent sweet that is made with three key ingredients- Atta (whole-wheat flour), ghee, and sugar. it is traditionally served as an offering in Gurudwara- a place of worship for Sikhs.

Growing up, my mom made a lighter version of Kada Prasad or Atta ka Halwa. The beauty of this simple dessert is that it comes together in under 10 minutes, with three basic ingredients, and is so comforting. Ratio of Kada Prasad: The traditional recipe uses a ratio of 1:1:1:1, which means, for every 1 cup of flour (atta), you use 1 cup each of sugar, ghee, and water. This recipe is a slightly healthy variation with reduced ghee and sugar. To compensate for that liquid, I use a little extra water. The result is the same luxurious halwa that literally melts in your mouth. Let’s get started!

What is Kada Prasad?

Kada Prasad is a decadent, creamy halwa made with whole-wheat flour (atta), sugar, and water. It is also called Atta ka Halwa. This sweet halwa is offered to all who visit & pray in a Gurudwara, a place of worship for Sikhs.

Is Kada Prashad and Atte Ka Halwa same?

Both these halwa recipes use the same ingredients but in slightly different proportions. Kada Prasad traditionally uses 1 cup each of sugar, ghee, and water for every cup of whole-wheat flour or atta. Atta Halwa on the other hand is a more home-style preparation that uses less ghee and more water. It is less rich than kada prasad in taste.

Ingredients- Notes & Substitutions

Atta (Whole Wheat Flour): use your favorite brand of whole-wheat flour that you use for roti and paratha. Sugar: The traditional recipes calls for an equal quantity of sugar, but I use a few tablespoons less for mild sweetness. Feel free to add more to taste. Ghee: Homemade desi ghee is best for this recipe. I make my own ghee, but any good quality brand will work. Water: This brings everything together. Add more if you like a more porrigde-like consistency.

How to Make Kada Prasad

Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to make gurudwara Kada prasad:

Serving Suggestion

This halwa is best enjoyed warm. Traditionally, it doesn’t require any garnish. Optionally, you can garnish it with chopped almonds and pistachios before serving. Note: We’re not looking to boil the water here, just heat it enough to dissolve the sugar. Keep aside. Color Variation in Kada Prasad Halwa: You can cook the flour to your liking. For a medium-caramel color, I saute for 6-7 minutes. For a deeper color, continue to saute for 8-9 minutes. Keep an eye towards the end though, the flour can burn in a matter of minutes.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Store this halwa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, microwave it for 1-2 minutes and serve. You can also freeze Atta halwa in any freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.