Pumpkin halwa as Indian dish

Pumpkin halwa is one of the popular Indian sweet dish usually made for special occasions.It's a testy dish, you can easily make it by following the method.

Ingredients

·         450g/1lb pumpkin, courgettes, carrots or bottle ground

·         1 tsp cardamom seeds, crushed

·         1 tbsp sultanas

·         550ml/1 pint milk

·         2 tbsp unsalted butter

·         8 tbsp sugar

·         3 tbsp halved cashews, flaked almonds, and pistachio slivers, lightly toasted

·         1 tsp rosewater or screwpine essence (optional, but do not add more)

·         silver leaf, chirongi nuts and watermelon seeds (available in Indian grocers), and red rose petals to garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. Trim, peel and finely grate the vegetables.
2. Combine them with milk, cardamom and sultanas in a large non-stick frying pan.
3. Heat gently and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
4. Cook until the vegetables are tender and almost all the liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently as the mixture thickens.
5. Add butter, sugar, nuts, and rosewater or screwpine essence if using, and stir well.
6. Spread halwa out in a shallow pan to cool; garnish.
7. When cool, cut into any shape you like and serve.