Steamed Persimmon Halva

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A moist, aromatic steamed cake featuring sweet persimmons, warm cardamom, and crunchy walnuts.
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Steamed Persimmon Halva

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 951.9

Description

This Steamed Persimmon Halva is a deeply comforting dessert that blends the natural sweetness of ripe persimmons with the warmth of ground cardamom. Unlike baked cakes, steaming results in an incredibly moist, dense texture that holds up beautifully. The addition of brown sugar and clarified butter (ghee) adds a rich, nutty depth, while chopped walnuts and raisins provide delightful bursts of texture. It is an ideal treat for autumn and winter gatherings, offering a unique, home-style flavor profile that feels both indulgent and wholesome. Serve it warm for a cozy evening snack or cooled for a sophisticated dessert course.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat a pressure cooker or large steamer with water according to manufacturer's instructions, ensuring there is enough space for the container.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and brown sugar until well combined.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine the persimmon pulp and clarified butter, stirring until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold gently until just incorporated.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice, ground cardamom, raisins, and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  6. Generously grease a six-cup heatproof container or mold with clarified butter or vegetable oil.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared container, smoothing the top.
  8. Cover the container tightly with aluminum foil to prevent water from dripping into the batter.
  9. Place the container in the steamer or pressure cooker (without the weight/valve for steam release if using a pressure cooker).
  10. Steam for approximately 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Remove from heat and let the halva cool completely in the container before unmolding and cutting into pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 951.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.6g69%
Saturated Fat 17.3g87%
Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
Sodium 199.2mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 133.5g45%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g19%
Sugars 83.2g
Protein 11.8g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: persimmon, halva, steamed cake, cardamom, dessert, walnuts, raisins, brown sugar, ghee, vegetarian, moist cake, autumn dessert, indian dessert, fruit cake, spiced cake, steam cooking, persimmon recipe, nuts, comfort food
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