What is Halwa Puri Channe?
Halwa Puri Channe is a combination of three distinct dishes: LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES
Sweet Semolina (Sooji) Halwa
Halwa is a rich and sweet semolina pudding. Its golden hue and melt-in-the-mouth texture make it an irresistible treat for those with a sweet tooth.
Crispy Fried Puris
Puris are puffy, deep-fried breads made from unleavened wheat dough. These versatile, slightly savory breads complement both sweet and spicy dishes.
Spicy Channe
Channe, or chickpeas, are cooked in a flavorful, spicy sauce. This dish provides a hearty, protein-rich counterbalance to the sweetness of the halwa and the richness of the puris. This trio is food for the soul, infact it’s not just food, it’s a festive delight and is usually made for either a weekend breakfast or as Ashtami Prasad.
The Tradition of Ashtami Prasad
Ashtami Prasad is one of those practices with a deep-rooted significance. Celebrated during Navratri, families prepare a special meal which includes Halwa, Puri, and Chana to adore the Goddess. The food is first offered to the deity; next, it is served to young girls, who are seen as the Goddess’s earthly form, in a cute ritual known as “Kanjak.” As a child, I used to always look forward to this day, as my sister and I would be invited to so many households to be served this prasad and the prasad of no two houses taste the same. Every household has its own recipe and I am sharing the recipe passed on to me by my mom and grandmother. This was inspired by my other recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing sidedish recipe. Contextual, in-content links are far more valuable than a group listed at the bottom of the post.
Ingredients for Ashtami Prasad
To get your Ashtami Prasad just right, it’s super important to pick the right ingredients
For Sooji / Semolina Halwa
Semolina / Medium Coarse Sooji Ghee (Clarified Butter) Sugar Water Dried Fruits and Nuts like livered almonds, cashews, raisins Green Cardamom Pods or Cardamom powder
For Puris
Wheat flour Ajwain seeds Salt Ghee Oil for frying
For Channe
Black Channa (soaked overnight) Spices : Red Chilli Powder (lal mirch), Coriander Powder(dhaiya powder), Dry Mango Powder (amchur), Cumin Powder (jeera Powder), Cumin Seeds (Jeera), Turmeric (haldi), Garam Masala Salt Water Oil
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions to make Halwa
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Instructions for Puri
Instructions to Make Masaledar Kala Channa
Dietary Preferences
Halwa Puri Channa works for almost any diet. Swap the ghee with oil to make it vegan. Use a gluten free flour, to make puris. Use jaggery or coconut sugar for those watching their sugar. It’s all about making tweaks so everyone can enjoy the spread.
Storage
Store Halwa and Channa in separate air tight containers in the fridge for upto a couple days. Puris are best enjoyed fresh, however if you have leftovers, store them in zip lock bags at room temperature. Reheat everything and it will be almost as good as fresh.
How to serve
Halwa Puri Channa are typically served in a thali. If making it for prasad you can enjoy the trio as is or else you can even pair it with one of my favorites and it goes very well with this combo, rasse wale aloo, a potato curry. Feel inspired? Head to your kitchen and start preparing this enticing meal. And who knows? You might just start a new family tradition of your own.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Halva Puri:
Instructions to make Puri
Instructions to make Kala Channa
