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Pumpkin Halwa
For Navratri: A Sweet & Nutritious Fasting Treat

40 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
6
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Pumpkin halwa is a popular dessert consumed during the Navratri. In fact, the pumpkin halwa recipe is commonly searched by those looking for Navratri vrat food because it’s a quick and easy recipe to follow. Additionally, it uses ingredients that are easily available and which most home cooks are familiar with – thus, minimising the possibility of messing up the dish. Pumpkin halwa, also known as kaddu ka halwa, is made from grated pumpkin cooked in ghee (and milk, if using – it adds creaminess to the dish), sweetened with sugar or jaggery, and garnished with cardamom powder (for the aroma) and dry fruits (for the crunch). To make it richer, add about 50 g of mawa or khoya to this pumpkin halwa recipe. It’s easily customisable for a vegan version – all you need to do is swap the ghee and milk for vegan alternatives. While it takes about 30 minutes to cook, you can pressure-cook the pumpkin (for 3-4 whistles) before sauteeing for faster results. While the recipe is fairly simple, keep a few things in mind to achieve optimal results. Firstly, choose a fully ripe yellow pumpkin for a naturally sweeter flavour. Secondly, ensure the moisture dries up completely to achieve the right consistency. And now you have all the basic information you need to make this nutritious dessert in your kitchen.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
500 gYellow Pumpkin, grated
3-4 tbspGhee
½ - ¾ cupSugar/Jaggery (adjust to taste)
½ - 1 cupMilk (Optional: for creaminess)
1 tspCardamom Powder
2 tbspDry Fruits (Cashews, almonds, raisins)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prep the pumpkin

Peel, deseed, and grate the pumpkin. Grated pumpkin works better for the halwa texture. Now, heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or pressure cooker and sauté the pumpkin for 7-10 minutes until it softens and the raw smell disappears.

Step 1
Prep the pumpkin
15 Minutes
Step 2
Cook the pumpkin
15-20 Minutes
Step 3
Finish and serve
5 Minutes

FAQs

Use red or orange-fleshed pumpkins (often called kaddu in India) as they are sweeter and produce better texture than green ones.