KASHI HALWA

INGREDIENTS :-


Grated Winter melon/Ash gourd/ Boodu kumbalakai - 2 1/2 cup
Sugar - 1 1/2 cup
Milk - 1/4 cup
Saffron - 5-6 strands
Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
Raisins - 1 tbsp
Cashew - 1 tbsp
Almonds - 1 tbsp
Ghee - 4tsp


METHOD :-


1. Grate and drain out excess water from the winter melon.
2. Heat 2 tsp ghee in a pan and roast the grated winter melon until it is coated well with ghee.
3. Pressure cook the grated winter melon and milk for 1 whistles, or until cooked completely.
4. Transfer it to the pan and cook on medium heat until all the excess water evaporates, Saute regularly.
5. Once the quantity is reduced to three fourth, add sugar and mix well.
6. Cook further, until all the moisture evaporates and the winter melon comes out as a single lump, it usually takes about an hour, saute frequently.
7. Now add cardamom powder, saffron and mix well.
8. Roast raisins, almond and cashews in ghee and add to the halwa.