Malaysian•indulgent
Pumpkin Halwa
Fatima Cooks recipe - Malaysian
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 medium sized pumpkin (600g/1.3lb of the pumpkin whole, with skin and seeds all in, equating to 400g/0.8lb grated)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup ghee
- 1/2 cup cup sugar
- Nuts (to garnish)
Instructions
- 1
1. Add the grated pumpkin, cardamom powder and whole milk to a pot or pan. Heat over a high heat, stirring often until the mixture becomes very dry,
- 2
2. Add in the sugar. It'll melt and liquify - continue to stir and dry out the mixture over a high heat until it begins to look dry again.
- 3
3. Add the ghee/oil in. Continue to cook over a high heat, stirring often. The mixture will turn to a glossy, dark shade of orange.
- 4
4. Keep stirring the mixture until the it begins to pull away from the pan and looks fudgy.
- 5
5. Garnish with nuts and serve warm.