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Mango and Beet Halwa bites with Candied Beet Coconut Rice thins. vegan glutenfree option

July 16, 2012 By Richa 34 Comments

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Halwa balls are a traditional Indian dessert that are vegan and gluten free. Time to treat yourself to these delicious bites! Jump to Recipe   

How cute are those candied beet cubes! Below Drizzled with Beet ginger syrup…

 

Vegan Chopped Entry number 2. Check out the first entry- No Bake Mango and Beet cream pie with Coconut almond Rice cereal crust on the Facebook page here.

 
 
Its been one crazy weekend so I am rushing to finish up this post. Hop on by the post again later today to read about the weekend.(Updated below)
Mystery ingredients for this dessert round were:
Ripe mango, red beets, unsweetened coconut, rice cereal
 
 
Part of Saturday went in saying goodbye to a friend from our building. She was leaving for LA, was 2 months preggers and we were trying to figure out what she can eat. She apparently is doing better on a plant based diet because everything else makes her very sick. So I made her try a lot of non dairy ice creams and some non spicy indian food! I guess she is going to survive her pregnancy on almond milk ice creams and gobi parathas (stuffed indian flat breads):)
 
Most of Saturday and Sunday went in helping find my friend’s dog Mia, a super cute Labradoodle. She was stolen from Seattle Center within a minute, when she was left tied to a pole. We put up loads of flyers all around seattle center and working outwards, coffee shops, grocery stores, all poles, and also spammed facebook and other social media. And it paid off! A woman(Kate) who has seen her picture on facebook recognized her on Upper Queen anne Safeway with a man who was checking out. Kate confronted the guy and eventually he fled. Mia is home safe, a bit stressed and tired, but in the loving arms of her family! There are good peeps in the world. Thank you all the people who helped. It was such an amazing day with so many people coming together in so many ways.
 
 
Lets head to the recipe now:). The balls are soft halwa balls(fudgy sweet balls) made of coconut, rice cereal and semolina, No added oil!
2 balls were mango. 2 had some candied beet and beet syrup in them.
You can substitute the semolina with cream of rice for a glutenfree version, or use more coconut flakes and ground rice cereal like these pink Beet coconut balls I made before(these will need more coconut and will take longer to cook).
Topped with candied beet cubes and coconut shreds and placed over rice cereal and coconut thins( which are glutenfree) which also have candied beet sprinkled in!
Add some additional beet syrup(optional) and serve warm. Simple pleasures in small intricate bites:) These can be made in Sammishes with the halwa pressed in between 2 thin cookies as well.
 
 
 
Halwa balls on crackers, served on white plates
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Mango and Beet Halwa bites with Candied Beet Coconut Rice thins. vegan glutenfree option

Halwa balls are a traditional Indian dessert that are vegan and gluten free. Time to treat yourself to these delicious bites!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time55 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan
Keyword: glutenfree dessert, traditional indian sweet, vegan dessert
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

Candied Beet:

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
  • 1/4 cup (34 ml) finely cubed beet
  • 3 Tablespoons raw sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

Candied Beet Thins: GF

  • 1/4 cup (21.25 g) coconut flakes
  • 1 cup (18.67 g) crisp rice cereal
  • 1 teaspoon flaxmeal
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) baking powder
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 2 Tablespoons ground raw sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons candied beet and some beet syrup

Halwa:

    Mango Halwa:

    • 1/4 cup (21.25 g) coconut flakes
    • 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) rice cereal - ground coarsely with a pulse in the blender
    • 1/4 cup (41.75 g) semolina to make glutenfree, substitute with cream of rice or make pink Beet coconut balls with added rice cereal
    • 1/2 (0.5 ) ripe mango medium
    • 1/4 cup (62.5 ml) water
    • 2 -3 Tablespoons (2 - 3 Tablespoons) raw sugar more if the mango is not ripe enough

    Beet Halwa:

    • Add 2 Tablespoons Candied beet and 1 teaspoon beet syrup

    Instructions

    Candied Beet:

    • In a pan, add the chopped beet, ginger, water and sugar. Mix well and cook on low-medium heat until the syrup thickens to like maple syrup consistency. 35+ minutes. I had a little more than a Tablespoon syrup reserve.
    • Beet Thins:
    • In a bowl, add flaxmeal, raw sugar and warm water and mix well.
    • Add coconut flakes to a blender and Blend a bit till some of it become buttery.
    • Add the Rice cereal and baking powder to the same blender, and pulse it once or twice to make a coarse flour.
    • Add to flaxmeal mixture and combine.
    • Add 2-3 Tablespoons candied beet cubes, a teaspoon of beet syrup, mix and form 4-5 medium size thin cookies.
    • Bake at pre-heated 350 degrees F for 15-17 minutes.
    • Cool for a few minutes.
    • Serve warm, layered with warm halwa, topped with candied beet and coconut flakes.(and/or beet syrup)

    Halwa:

    • Blend the chopped mango, sugar and water and keep ready.
    • In a deep pan, add the semolina and roast on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the color starts to change.
    • Add the coconut flakes and coarsely ground rice cereal and roast or another minute or 2 until the coconut smells toasty and leaves a little oil.
    • Add the blended mango mixture and cook on low heat until the dry ingredients absorb the puree and make a thick halwa consistency.(3-4 minutes, stir every few seconds)
    • Remove half of the mixture and keep aside to cool a bit.
    • To the other half, add a Tablespoon of candied beet cubes and a teaspoon of beet syrup(if you have some left), mix for a few seconds.
    • Take off heat and keep aside to cool.

    Serve:

    • Make balls or other shapes with the halwa mixture and place on coconut rice candied beet thins. Top with candied beet cubes(how pretty are those), coconut shreds (and beet syrup-optional). Serve warm.

    Notes

    Nutritional values based on one serving of mango halwa with thin

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Mango and Beet Halwa bites with Candied Beet Coconut Rice thins. vegan glutenfree option
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 209 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Sodium 14mg1%
    Potassium 164mg5%
    Carbohydrates 34g11%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 19g21%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 225IU5%
    Vitamin C 7.9mg10%
    Calcium 11mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
    Serve As is or With a side of this Mango Beet spiced cooler.in which you can add the beet green tops too!
     
     
    This delicate dessert is being shared at slightly indulgent tuesdays. Hearth and soul blog hop, Ricki’s wellness weekend, Allergy free wednesdays, Fat Tuesday.
     
     
     
     

    Filed Under: cookie, dessert, gluten free, indian sweet, refined oil free, soy free Tagged With: vegan



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    1. Caitlin says

      July 16, 2012 at 6:49 pm

      these are beautiful, richa! i love that first photo! good luck in the contest!

      i will check back later to read about your weekend 😉

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 16, 2012 at 9:13 pm

        Updated:) Thanks Caitlin. Keeping my fingers crossed.

        Reply
    2. ANU says

      July 16, 2012 at 7:01 pm

      wow such a nice treat!
      “SYF&HWS – Cook With SPICES” Series
      “South Indian Cooking” (SIC) # 1 (June 10th to Aug 10th)
      “Cooking with Whole Foods” – BROWN RICE (June 10th to Aug 10th)

      Reply
    3. ANU says

      July 16, 2012 at 7:03 pm

      hey sorry abt the wrong event annoucement here is the right one! 🙂
      “SYF&HWS – Cook With SPICES” Series
      “South Indian Cooking” (SIC) # 1 (July 15th to Sep 15th)
      “Cooking with Whole Foods” – BROWN RICE (June 10th to Aug 10th)

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 16, 2012 at 9:13 pm

        no probs. thanks Anu!

        Reply
    4. Vegiegail says

      July 16, 2012 at 7:07 pm

      OMG, I LOVE halwa! I cannot wait to try making these! Thank you, Richa!!! xox

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 16, 2012 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks Gail!:) Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    5. Kristy says

      July 16, 2012 at 8:09 pm

      You are amazing, Richa. Simply amazing. If your tarts don’t win, then these definitely will. 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 16, 2012 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks Kristy! I dont think these can compete with your crazy delicious infinite layer ice cream cake!:)

        Reply
    6. Gabby @ the veggie nook says

      July 16, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      These look amazing! Good luck in the contest!

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 17, 2012 at 4:42 am

        Thanks Gabby!

        Reply
    7. glutenfreehappytummy.com says

      July 17, 2012 at 1:15 am

      oh my gosh what great recipes! that pie looks outrageous! yum!

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 17, 2012 at 4:43 am

        thanks Caralynn. i;d got to make some of your crackers!

        Reply
    8. Anu says

      July 17, 2012 at 2:19 am

      Looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 17, 2012 at 4:45 am

        Thanks Anu!

        Reply
    9. cookingwithlysa says

      July 17, 2012 at 4:21 am

      woow beautiful photos and recipe !!

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 17, 2012 at 4:45 am

        Thanks Lysa!

        Reply
    10. Spice up the Curry says

      July 17, 2012 at 12:05 pm

      looks so delicious, love it

      Reply
    11. dassana says

      July 17, 2012 at 6:52 pm

      you are a genius richa. i wonder how you come up with so many healthy sweet treats. i can imagine what a weekend it must have been for you. thankfully mia was found. when i saw on fb her photo, i was thinking how she must have coped…. god bless kate who helped find her.

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 19, 2012 at 6:07 pm

        Kate was definitely gutsy standing up to the guy. it was definitely a great end of the day.

        Reply
    12. Sirimalla Sandeep says

      July 18, 2012 at 11:53 am

      OMG! its wonderful
      I like it very much marvelous

      valuemart.co.in

      Reply
    13. [email protected] says

      July 18, 2012 at 1:22 pm

      Okay, every single thing in this post looks positively delectable!!

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 19, 2012 at 6:06 pm

        Thanks Barb!

        Reply
    14. Shira says

      July 18, 2012 at 6:41 pm

      Wow Richa! These are beyond beautiful – I would give anything to have those served to me!

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 24, 2012 at 2:57 am

        Come on over anytime:)

        Reply
    15. Hannah says

      July 21, 2012 at 10:38 am

      Are you kidding me?? Someone actually STOLE the puppy, not just she got lost? That’s awful! Thank heavens for dessert to make things better, and for lovely people who have the courage to speak out when they see something amiss.

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 24, 2012 at 2:58 am

        It was so amazing that Kate stood up to that guy. Lately there have been a good number of dogs getting stolen around here. grr

        Reply
    16. GiGi says

      July 21, 2012 at 5:23 pm

      So pretty, mango and I are not friends but beets and me we’re buddies, so these look delicious to me.

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 24, 2012 at 2:58 am

        you can skip the mango Gig!

        Reply
    17. Penniless Parenting says

      July 23, 2012 at 10:31 pm

      These are definitely very different, but look really cool!

      Reply
      • Richa says

        July 24, 2012 at 2:58 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    18. Zanna says

      November 13, 2018 at 2:08 am

      5 stars
      I wanted to try making just the mango halwa (having loved the atte ka halwa I made from your book last week) but I had a really fragrant orange in the kitchen just begging to be used, so I put the orange zest in and some of the orange juice instead of water in the recipe. I ground the coconut flakes to make it finer, with ground ginger and a bit of cinnamon, and saved some of that for rolling the balls. I used some coconut oil when roasting the semolina too. I think mango orange coconut and ginger go really well together. Anyway, it came out really good. I’ll definitely try making the other elements in future. I bet those thins and candied beet go well with ice cream too…

      Reply
      • Richa says

        November 13, 2018 at 10:08 am

        wow, yeah orange and mango work well in a halwa. I have a mango halwa on the blog too. This was a part of the chopped challenge. was fun candying those beets

        Reply

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