Kada Prasad | Guru Nanak Jayanti Special🙏

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Ria Pai (@riapai009)

Kada Prasad, also known as Atta Halwa, is a sacred offering made in Gurudwaras — rich, smooth, and filled with devotion. Made using just four simple ingredients — whole wheat flour, ghee, sugar, and water. This prasad has a divine aroma and melt-in-the-mouth texture that symbolizes purity and gratitude.

Kada Prasad | Guru Nanak Jayanti Special🙏 recipe

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Prep Time
5min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
25min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion)
  • ghee
    ghee
    1cup
  • whole wheat flour
    whole wheat flour
    1cup
  • sugar
    sugar
    1cup
  • water
    water
    2cups
  • Roughly chopped cashews
    Roughly chopped cashews
    1tbsp
  • Few dried rose petals
    Few dried rose petals

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How to make Kada Prasad | Guru Nanak Jayanti Special🙏

  1. Step 1

    Melt ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over medium flame.

    Step 1.1: Melt ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over medium flame
  2. Step 2

    Add whole wheat flour to the melted ghee and roast it, stirring continuously, until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.

    Step 1.1: Add whole wheat flour to the melted ghee and roast it, stirring continuously, until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma
  3. Step 3

    Once the flour changes color to brownish biscuit shade, dissolve sugar into the mixture.

    Step 1.1: Once the flour changes color to brownish biscuit shade, dissolve sugar into the mixture
    Step 1.2: Once the flour changes color to brownish biscuit shade, dissolve sugar into the mixture
  4. Step 4

    Carefully add room temperature water to the pan while stirring continuously. Be cautious as it may splutter.

    Step 1.1: Carefully add room temperature water to the pan while stirring continuously
  5. Step 5

    Stir the mixture well until it thickens, becomes smooth, and starts leaving the sides of the pan. Keep the flame low at this time.

    Step 1.1: Stir the mixture well until it thickens, becomes smooth, and starts leaving the sides of the pan
    Step 1.2: Stir the mixture well until it thickens, becomes smooth, and starts leaving the sides of the pan
  6. Step 6

    Turn off the flame and allow it to rest for few minutes. Take out in a bowl, and garnish with dryfruits and dried rose petals.

    Step 1.1: Turn off the flame and allow it to rest for few minutes
    Step 1.2: Turn off the flame and allow it to rest for few minutes
  7. Step 7

    Offer it as prasad or enjoy it hot, rich, silky, and full of blessings.

    Step 1.1: Offer it as prasad or enjoy it hot, rich, silky, and full of blessings

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

527.5kcal (26.38%)

Protein

5.1g (10.26%)

Carbs

38.8g (14.09%)

Sugars

25.0g (50%)

Healthy Fat

15.1g

Unhealthy Fat

24.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Use proportions of ghee, atta, sugar and water for authentic taste as 1:1:1:2 respectively.

  2. Stir continuously on low flame to avoid lumps.

FAQS

  1. Can I use any other type of flour for Kada Prasad?

    Traditionally, whole wheat flour is used for Kada Prasad to achieve the authentic taste and texture. Substituting it may alter the flavor.

  2. Why does the flour need to be roasted until golden brown?

    Roasting the flour until golden brown releases a nutty aroma and enhances the flavor, giving it the authentic Gurudwara taste.

  3. Can I reduce the amount of ghee in the recipe?

    Ghee is essential for the rich texture and flavor of Kada Prasad. Reducing it may compromise the authenticity of the dish.

  4. How do I prevent lumps while adding water?

    Stir continuously while adding water to ensure a smooth mixture and prevent lumps.

  5. Is Kada Prasad served cold or hot?

    Kada Prasad is best enjoyed hot for its rich and silky texture.

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