Holi is one of the most anticipated festivals of the year. Young and old alike drop their guards during this time and enjoy its colourful revelry and bonhomie in all its glory. Pichkaris, water balloons, colours etc make an appearance while the aromatic scent of special Holi delicacies wafts through every household.
This auspicious day is usually associated with lip-smacking namkeens like dahi wada and sweets like gujiya, rabdi-malpua and puran poli. However, this year I decided to add a touch of colour to my Holi spread and voila, the recipe for Blackcurrent Halwa was created. It is easy, healthy and truly delicious! 🙂
Black grapes are everyone’s favourite in our home. My kids love their sweet-sour taste while their great health benefits make me happy. They’re high in Vitamin C and K, are good for heart health and have excellent anti-oxidant properties. Most of all, they’re available in the market during this time and add a lovely colour to any dish.
Ingredients:
Suji/rawa – 1 bowl
Black grapes (chopped) or soaked black raisins – ½ bowl
Sugar – ½ bowl
Ghee – 2 tablespoons
Water – 1 ½ – 2 bowls
Cardamom powder – One pinch
Procedure:
1. Take ghee in a pan and add suji to it once it is hot. Roast them together and keep stirring. Please make sure that you don’t leave the mixture unattended.
2. Roast it till the suji changes its colour to light brown. Meanwhile, add the black grapes/black raisins to it and let them mix well together.
3. The mixture will give away a lovely aroma when it is done. Also, the grapes will release some of their colour to the suji.
4. Add water (preferably hot) to the mixture slowly with one hand and mix it up quickly with the other hand. Avoid forming any lumps. Suji will absorb all the water and the mixture will soon leave the sides of the pan.
5. Add sugar to it. Mix it well and let it melt and cook together for 2-3 minutes.
6. Turn off the flame and add cardamom powder.
7. Your colourful halwa is ready! Remove it in a lovely bowl and serve hot.
This blackcurrent halwa is a refreshing shift from the regular halwa taste our palates are accustomed to. It looks and tastes different and is something our taste buds would surely welcome and enjoy. Also, it is relatively light and easy to digest. Another good thing is that you can easily make it using black raisins when grapes aren’t in season. 🙂
This post is a part of the #HoliHoppers blog hop hosted by Mandavi, Dipika, Ruchie, Ae
My daughter loves black grapes and loves Suji Halwa. I am trying this recipe today itself. This is a very different and tasty variation in the suju halwa. Thanks for sharing with #HoliHoppers.
Wow.. That’s a super yummy looking halwa. Black grapes are in season.. Perfect time to try this. Let me do this and get back to you varsha.
It looks yummy! This halwa is also my favourite and I make occasionally.
Hi Varsh,
Nice recipe, it looks yummy. Will have to try it out.
Thanks for sharing, have a good day.
What a delicious-looking halwa! I will definitely try it the next time I crave a quick treat. 🙂
This Halwa looks so tempting! I am sure it tastes refreshing too. Going to try your recipe soon.
Blackcurrent Halwa looks super tempting and delicious. I have never tried or heard about Blackcurrent Halwa. I’m definitely going to try it out. Looking yummmy.
I always make halwa on festivals and occasions but never tried the twist of grapes in it. Now will definitely try this new yummy halwa
That is an interesting twist on a traditional Indian dessert! I will try this recipe soon, I am sure my son will love it.
Halwa is always my favorite . This is such an interesting twist to it. Am surely gonna try it. My son will enjoy colorful twist to his sweet snack.
Wow looks like a good dessert. I would love to try this recipe sometime soon. Looks so yummy and delicious.
I can never imagine halwa apart from those which I make – Suji and Atta. This is a colorful twist and a must try. Would love to make it using your guidance Varsha, Thanks for linking with #HoliHoppers.
Wow Varsha this is a great colorful twist to the usual halwa we have. I am liking your pics will try this soon.
That colourful halwa recipe sounds absolutely delicious! It is also quite easy to make! I am definitely going to try it at home!
This halwa looks very good suji and atta is healthy as well. We always make it for kids, Its yummy and healthy .
Halwa is always enjoyed by everyone at home. It’s my favourite too. Need to try your version of halwa.
Wow such an easy recipe for colourful sweet dish this Holi. it is actually so creative of you to use black grapes in the halwa.
This halwa is so good to look at. I am sure kids will be willing to eat it. Definitely trying it for my little one
A colorful halwa? You really got me the very first dish girl. I would love to try my hands on this dish.
halwa can be colourful? so surprising for me but I am so tempting to try it out and it look so yummy
halwa is our one of the favorite sweet dish. We generally make halwa in different occasions. Will try out this recipe next.
Halwa with grapes. Innovative 🙂
Now this looks to be an interesting halwa to make on Holi and other special occassions. Black grapes are my hubby’s favorite fruit and so he will love it. Will surely try this recipe.
Blackcurrent Halwa… That does look delicious for sure. I do make decent normal one, I’ll give this a try someday! ?
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Happy Belated Holi to you and your family, Di!
I hope everyone’s doing good. ?
Wow, seems so delicious. I love sweet dishes and this is in different color as well. So excited to try this different halwa. Seems so yummy.
Yummy!!! As i have black grapes and black currant both at my place. So making it aj hi. Thanks for the recipe.
This is so so innovative , thanks for this colourful twist that you’ve given , also it’s quite an easy recipe will definitely try
Sooji halva is a regular dessert for us. I would try this variation. It looks delicious
Thanks for such awesome recepies. Will try this colourful innovation soon.
Thants an intresting twist to the humble Halwa! Thanks for linking with #HoliHoppers
I’ve always made a plain normal halwa, this is just d same with a dash of black raisins but tastes totally different,will definitely try it,?
It is indeed a refreshing change from regular halwa. I am trying it out soon with black grapes as they are in season .
I am definitely gonna try this new recipe, its look like an amazing sweet dish
Such a cool creative idea to revamp a halwa. Loved it! I’m definitely not waiting for next holi. I’m gonna try this out sooner.
This halwa is a staple in my home for years dear though I learn some customisations through this lovely post of yours dear ♥️
I would say this is an amazing way to make kids eat grapes and sooji!! Definitely gonna try is out.
Black grapes in sooji halwa is a totally new twist and super easy too…i must try this one
how sweet is this! Perfect for holi. WIll try it someday.
The halwa looks yummy and perfect to compliment on Holi. .
My kiddos are halwa lovers. I am going to try your recipe soon. Hopefully they like it.