PUMPKIN SEEDS HALWA

 

Whenever I buy pumpkin,I discard the seeds and only utilize the veggie in cooking. But yesterday, I prepared a scrumptious halwa with pumpkin seeds.Initially,I was bit skeptical about the taste but,the final outcome,proved me wrong. Henceforth,I decided to stock pumpkin seeds to try out many such amazing recipes.This halwa can be readily prepared with easily accessible ingredients. Next time,when you buy pumpkin,don't throw away the seeds,as you can whip up a  delicious sweet dish and impress everyone.

 

 

 

 INGREDIENTS :

PUMPKIN SEEDS- 1 CUP

SUGAR- 3/4 CUP

MILK- 1 1/2 CUPS

CARDAMOM POWDER- 1 TSP

GHEE- 1 TBSP

ALMONDS,CASHEWNUTS  FOR GARNISHING

PROCEDURE : 

1. Soak pumpkin seeds in water for 3-4 hours. 

2. Discard the water used for soaking and use fresh water for grinding the seeds. Keep the paste aside. Use only little water for grinding,else the mixture will turn watery.

3. In a non-stick  pan add 3 tsp of ghee and heat it. Transfer the ground paste over the hot ghee and keep stirring in mild heat.

4. Now pour the milk over the mixture and continue stirring in mild heat. At one point you will notice that the colour of halwa changes and it thickens after the mixture takes in the milk completely.

5. Now add in the sugar and continue with the stirring process. Now add the remaining ghee and cardamom powder. You can notice the ghee leaves the sides and it reaches halwa consistency. At this stage,switch off the heat and garnish with roasted nuts and relish.