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Kasi halwa
Kasi Halwa, also known as Ash Gourd Halwa or Poosanikai Halwa, is a popular South Indian dessert that originated in Tamil Nadu. It is a sweet dish made from ash gourd (also known as winter melon or white pumpkin
Tamil Brahmin wedding halwa
Kasi Halwa is a popular sweet served during festivals, weddings, and other special occasions in South India. It is enjoyed both warm and cold, making it a delightful treat for those with a sweet tooth
Should I grate or fine chop?
Grating is the traditional way to make poosanika halwa. To save time I have used an electric chopper. Fine even chopping helps for a faster cooker and smooth halwa.
Can I skip squeezing pumpkin water?
No, don't skip this step. If you directly cook pumpkin, it might take a long time for the raw smell to go off and also pumpkin to cook. Follow the recipe for the best kasi halwa.
Glossy texture Halwa
To get a perfect glossy halwa we need to follow the cooking process. Use heavy-bottomed pan
Should I always serve the halwa hot?
We have added a lot of ghee for halwa so as the halwa cools down, the ghee would solidify and may turn hard. It is always recommended to warm the halwa before serving for the perfect texture.
Can I add food color to my halwa?
Yes, you can add orange or red food color to the Halwa. I have used saffron. I have to skip food color.
Can I reduce ghee?
Yes, but taste and texture might vary.
Shelf Life of kasi halwa
Best to consume homemade white pumpkin halwa in 2-3 days.
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Ingredients
1 portion white pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup ghee
Pinch of saffron
1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder
Small
Piece edible camphor
5 cashews
how to make kasi halwa with step-by-step pictures
- Grate the pumpkin or use an electric chopper
- Place a plate and add the pumpkin on a colander. squeeze the pumpkin water. Keep the water for cooking pumpkin
- Add ghee to the pan and heat
- sauté the cashews till they turn golden brown. Transfer and keep aside
- In the same pan add the pumpkin; quickly mix
- Furthermore, add ghee; mix well and saute till the raw smell guess off and slightly changes color
- Boil pumpkin water and add
- Cook the pumpkin on low - medium flame till it becomes soft
- Add ghee; mix well
- Furthermore, add sugar and saffron strands; mix well
Ingredients
- 1 portion white pumpkin
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup ghee
- Pinch of saffron
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Small
- Piece edible camphor
- 5 cashews
Instructions
- Grate the pumpkin or use an electric chopper
- Place a plate and add the pumpkin on a colander. squeeze the pumpkin water. Keep the water for cooking pumpkin
- Add ghee to the pan and heat
- sauté the cashews till they turn golden brown. Transfer and keep aside
- In the same pan add the pumpkin; quickly mix
- Furthermore, add ghee; mix well and saute till the raw smell guess off and slightly changes color
- Boil pumpkin water and add
- Cook the pumpkin on low - medium flame till it becomes soft
- Add ghee; mix well
- Furthermore, add sugar and saffron strands; mix well
- Add edible camphor and roasted cashews; mix well and turn off the stove
Video
Notes
- You can use orange food color or your food color of choice or make it plain without adding color
- Adjust the sugar according to your taste
- If you reduce ghee, taste might vary
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Kaashi halwa! Yummy!
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Halwa looks so yummy and very appetizing 🙂 Perfect guest post dear!!!
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Lovely treat Vidya! Looks so delicious!
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This look delicious and so colorful!
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Great dish... very nice recipe for the guest post. ..
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looks yummy will try