Kaddu Halwa (Gourd Sweet)

Kaddu/Gourd is one of the major vegetable which is used in India. This vegetable can be prepared in a lot of different ways; one of the way is by making Halwa. It is very simple recipe and easy to prepare and this takes about 30-40 minutes in total. Do not forget to read the benefits.

Ingredients:

Ghee - 1/4 cup

Kaddu/Gourd (Grated) - 500 g

Milk - 250 ml

Sugar - 150 g

Khoya - 200 g

Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp

Chopped Dry Fruits (Almond, Cashew and Pistachio) -  10-12 pcs.

Pinch of Salt.

Method:

Step 1:

Heat Ghee in a heavy bottom pan.

Step 2:

Now add the grated Kaddu (Gourd) followed by all the other ingredients (except Cardamom Powder) all together and Cook on a medium flame until the Kaddu becomes light brown in color (Make sure all the ingredients are absorbed by Kaddu).

Step 3:

Finally add Cardamom powder when the Kaddu starts showing light brown color; Make sure to stir at regular intervals.

Step: 4

Serve hot with chopped dry fruits as toppings.

Benefits of Kaddu/Gourd:

Promotes weight loss

Helps digestion and treats constipation

Provides cooling effect

Treats urinary problems

Treats sleeping disorders

Replenishes loss of water content

Keeps the heart healthy

Reduces inflammation of liver.

Do share your experience how it tasted. Your valuable comments are appreciated.

Chef Hussain.