Pumpkin Halwa, also known as Kaddu ka Halwa, is an Indian dessert made from yellow or red pumpkin, milk, sugar, and ghee. It can be prepared in an Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stovetop. This creamy dessert is often enjoyed during Indian festivals. Topped with toasted cashews and golden raisins, it’s a delectable dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as an evening dessert.
Here’s a look at the recipe and ingredients:
Ingredients
- Pumpkin – 1/2
- Sugar – 250 grams
- Cashew Nuts – 12
- Ghee – 2 Tablespoons
- Cardamom powder – 7-8 grams
- Kesari powder – a little
- Lemon juice – 1/2 tablespoon
- Green camphor – 1 pinch
- Salt – 1 pinch
Recipe
- Firstly, peel the pumpkin and remove the seeds.
- Grate the pumpkin and squeeze out excess water to keep only the pulp.
- Transfer the pumpkin water to a bowl.
- Heat a pan on the stove and pour in the pumpkin water.
- Let the pumpkin water come to a boil, then add the grated pumpkin and cook for approximately 5 minutes until it becomes soft.
- Add the required amount of sugar and mix well.
- Sprinkle in Kesari powder and continue cooking for 4 more minutes.
- Add a pinch of salt and some ghee to the mixture, stirring continuously for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in cardamom powder and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Then, add a pinch of green camphor, sugar, and ghee, then turn off the stove.
- In another pan, heat some ghee and roast the cashew nuts until golden brown.
- Add the roasted cashews to the prepared pumpkin halwa, stir well, and it’s ready to serve.
3 Significant Health Benefits of Pumpkin
- Heart Healthy
For a heart-healthy diet, pumpkin is a great choice. It’s low in fat, salt, and sugar, but high in fibre, which is exactly what you need for a heart-healthy meal.
