Pumpkin Halwa / Kasi Halwa

Pumpkin halwa or popularly called as Kasi halwa is one traditional sweet that definitely is part of the wedding menu. I have infact only tasted them in weddings :) Its a very delicious sweet made out of a vegetable. I kind of like its texture while eating and just enjoy cup after cup. 

By the way does anyone know why its called Kasi halwa??? I dont see any connection of it to Kasi?

Ingredients:

Pumpkin - 3 kgs

Sugar - 1/4 kg

Ghee - 4 tblp

Dried cucumber seeds
Orange food color - a pinch

Method:

Step 1: Cut the pumpkin into small pieces that are easy to handle.

Step 2: Grate the pumpkin using a grated until you reach the hard skin of the pumpkin. 

Step 3: Pass it through a large sieve to remove excess pumpkin water. All we need is the pulp. 

Step 4: Collect the pulp in a large vessel and pressure cook it in the cooker for 4 whistles. (This step helps in reducing the cooking time)

Step 5: Remove from cooker and transfer it to a heavy bottomed kadai and allow it to boil in medium flame until it becomes thick and transparent. Keep stirring it in between. This might take close to 30 minutes. 

Step 6: Add sugar and mix well. 

Step 7: Pour in the ghee and cook until the ghee separates on the sides. 

Step 8: Add orange food color and the dried pumpkin seeds and mix well. 

Step 9: Once it comes to room temperature, transfer it to a air tight container and store it. 

Enjoy eating delicious pumpkin halwa.

Written by: Nithya
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