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pumpkin halwa
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Pumpkin halwa recipe

Pumpkin halwa is best served hot especially during fasting period.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: kaddu, kaddu halwa, vrat halwa
Servings: 4
Author: bhavana bhatia

Equipment

  • pressure cooker
  • Sieve

Ingredients

  • 2 cup pumpkin diced
  • 2 tablespoon ghee coconut oil if vegan
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2-3 tablespoon jaggery
  • 2 tablespoon Coconut flour/ desiccated coconut
  • 3-4 strands saffron
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker. Add pumpkin pieces to it with a pinch of salt.
  • Cook until it softens.
  • Add saffron strands along with water. Pressure cook until one whistle.
  • Now, add coconut flour/ desiccated flour to it. Mix well.
  • Add jaggery and mix well, strain this mix.
  • Cook on a low flame for 10-15 mins until it thickens. Serve warm.