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Ash Gourd Halwa is a sattvic recipe & is prepared for Pujas. Ash Gourd acts as a cleanser & helps in digestion. But due to its light & cold properties it is not ideal for Kapha Types. Though it helps in detoxification of bladder.
Ingredients:
- Grated Ash gourd (White Pumpkin) – 1/2 cup
- Jaggery Powder – 1/4 Cup
- Cardamom Pods – 1 or 2
- Saffron strands – 1/8 tsp
- Hot water tp dissolve saffron – 1 tsp
- Ghee roasted cashews & almonds (optional)
Method:
- In a kadhai, or sauce pan take the grated pumpkin and cook over low heat until the water evaporates and the pumpkin is dry, keep stirring.
- Add Jaggery Powder, the saffron mixture, increase the heat a little and cook until everything is well incorporated.
- Add Cardamom Powder.
- Garnish with roasted cashews & almonds(optional)
Once the halwa is ready, add 1/2 Cup Slimmed Cow Milk & cook for 2-3 minutes more to make the Kheer.
