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August 21, 2020 7 Comments

Kada Prasad (4 ingredients)

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Kada Prasad is a divine, sacred offering also known as Gurdwara Prasad or Atte ka Halwa. This recipe just has four ingredients.

Kada Prasad is a sacred offering at the Gurdwara, a Sikh place of worship. It is offered to all visitors of the Gurdwara.

Once I completed 20 weeks of pregnancy, I made Kada Prasad at home as it was a special occasion for me. It was my way of giving thanks to God.

Tips on making Kada Prasad

  • Kada Prasad is made with just 4 ingredients.
  • Prepare the sugar and water mixture, but do NOT overboil this. You simply want the sugar to dissolve into the water.
  • The key is to stir the mixture continuously.
  • Once the halwa has a thick and smooth consistency, the halwa is done. Do not OVERCOOK else it gets too clumpy.

Can I make Kada Prashad healthier?

Kada Prashad has equal parts flour, sugar, and butter/ghee.

This original recipe was given to me by my sister where I tweaked the fat and sugar for a slightly healthier Kada Prashad (relax, it’s still not healthy). I lowered the sugar amount by half and lowered the butter/ghee amount by a quarter. The halwa is still just as good and delicious. Feel free to add a little more butter if you wish, but I personally don’t think this recipe requires more sugar.

Can I use Ghee instead of Butter?

Absolutely! Ghee will result in a more rich halwa.

I’ve done the work and tested this recipe with both ghee and butter, and it tastes better with ghee. It’s richer in flavor and color. 

If you use butter, I prefer using grass-fed unsalted butter, my favorite brand is Kerrygold.

What other names is Kada Prasad known by?

Kada Prashad
Gurdwara Prasad
Atte ka Halwa / Atta Halwa

Kada Prasad is:

A Religious Offering
Rich Halwa
Divine
Sacred
Melts in your Mouth
Smooth
Made with Whole Wheat Atta

How to make Kada Prasad recipe step by step?

Make the Sugar/Water Mixture

1. Heat up a saucepan on medium heat, and combine water and sugar.
2. Mix until the sugar dissolves in the water. Do not boil it too long else you’ll have a simple syrup. This will take a few minutes.
3. This is what you should have. Turn off the stove. Note: do not overboil the mixture. Set aside.

Make the Halwa

1. In a kadhai/wok, melt butter.
2. Once melted, add whole wheat atta. This process will take about 4-5 minutes.
3. Keep stirring the mixture nonstop.
4. The color will transform into a light mocha.
5. Once the color darkens slightly and bubbles form, move on to the next step.

6. Add the hot sugar/water mixture from above. The flour/butter mixture will start bubbling. Stir continuously for the next 5 minutes.
7. Keep stirring the halwa nonstop.
8. The halwa will now transform into one solid smooth mixture. The butter will ooze out slightly. Your Kada Prasad is done. Turn off the stove.

Serve Prasad hot/warm!

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Kada Prasad

Kada Prasad is a divine sacred offering also known as Gurdwara Prasad or Atte ka Halwa. This recipe is made with less butter and sugar.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian, Punjabi
Diet 4 Ingredients, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Nisha

Equipment

Stainless Steel Wok
Chai Pot

Ingredients

Kada Prasad / Atte ka Halwa / Gurdwara Prashad

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 5 tbsp sugar
  • 6 tbsp ghee or unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat atta any desi atta brand

Garnish (optional)

  • few almonds, chopped optional

Instructions

Make the Sugar/Water Mixture

  • Heat up a saucepan on medium heat, and combine water and sugar.
  • Mix until the sugar dissolves in the water. Do not boil it too long else you'll have a simple syrup. This will take a few minutes.
  • This is what you should have. Turn off the stove. Note: do not overboil the mixture. Set aside.

Make the Halwa

  • In a kadhai/wok, melt butter.
  • Once melted, add whole wheat atta. This process will take about 4-5 minutes.
  • Keep stirring the mixture nonstop.
  • The color will transform into a light mocha.
  • Once the color darkens slightly and bubbles form, move on to the next step.
  • Add the hot sugar/water mixture from above. The flour/butter mixture will start bubbling. Stir continuously for the next 5 minutes.
  • Keep stirring the halwa nonstop.
  • The halwa will now transform into one solid smooth mixture. The butter will ooze out slightly. Your Kada Prasad is done. Turn off the stove.

Serve Kada Prasad hot/warm.

    Notes

    The quantity made in this recipe is half of the original recipe. Feel free to half or double the original recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 52mg | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Harshleen Chhabra says

      August 21, 2020 at 4:22 pm

      Great recipe! But I don’t understand how this is gluten-free with whole wheat flour? Any form of wheat is not gluten-free!

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        August 21, 2020 at 4:33 pm

        It’s not. I’m so sorry… must be my pregnancy brain. Fixing it now. Don’t know what I was thinking!

        Reply
        • Shivali says

          October 24, 2021 at 8:55 pm

          What if we wanted to make this gluten free?! I know it wont be called kada prasad anymore but still have to ask cz i am gluten intolerant

          Reply
          • honeywhatscooking says

            October 24, 2021 at 11:15 pm

            hmm.. you can try it with besan and call it besan halwa. I would check on the measurements on another site that has besan halwa as I have not tested this. 🙂

            Reply
    2. Jyoti says

      January 16, 2021 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy and excellent recipe of the Kada Prasad. Steps are easy to follow and we really enjoyed it. I usually make it once a month along with urad and Punjabi Vadi. Nisha’s recipes are very good and I love making them.

      Reply
    3. Ashley says

      January 11, 2022 at 11:20 am

      Can honey be substituted for sugar water?

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        January 11, 2022 at 11:44 am

        Hi Ashley. No. You must use sugar. 🙂

        Reply

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