Pumpkin halwa
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Pumpkin halwa
Description
Pumpkin halwa combines grated pumpkin cooked gently in ghee or unsalted butter until it softens and gains a slight color change. Milk is added and absorbed before sugar and cardamom bring sweetness and fragrance to the dish. The resulting halwa is not overly wet but has a glossy appearance that speaks to careful reduction of liquids. The ground cardamom adds subtle aromatic depth without overpowering the mellow pumpkin flavor.
The texture includes a bit of chew from the grated pumpkin, but it can be made smoother by adding more milk and steaming the mix before sweetening, allowing it to be mashed to a purée. This gentle cooking emphasizes the natural qualities of pumpkin paired simply with traditional Indian dessert spices.
This pumpkin halwa can be served as a mild dessert or snack, suitable for various occasions. It requires moderate attention while cooking to ensure the pumpkin cooks without rushing, allowing color and texture to develop properly.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pumpkin (8oz is approx 2 cups when grated)
- 1 tablespoon ghee or unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds and and sticky stringy bits from the middle. Grate it coarsely.
- Melt the ghee or butter in a medium skillet over a medium heat then add the pumpkin. Cook for a few minutes, stirring now and then until it has softened. Don't rush this bit, you should see it change color.
- Add the milk and stir it in so that it is absorbed, then add the sugar and cardamon. Stir in and cook for a few minutes until glossy-looking but not wet. You can serve it warm or chilled.
Notes
- The halwa typically has some texture from grated pumpkin, but adding extra milk and steaming it before mashing allows you to make a smoother purée-style version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2(small
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 9% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 9655IU | 193% |
| Vitamin C | 10.2mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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