Pumpkin Halwa

Since pumpkin is known as Kaddu in Hindi. This halwa is called kaddu ka halwa. Here very less amount of ghee and no khoya is used. So it is very light on stomach. Also to cut down the sugar amount, I have added little jaggery as per mom’s suggestion. This adds very different and good flavor to the halwa. Addition of desiccated coconut makes it tastes very refreshing. By looking at the halwa, you won’t realise there is coconut in it. So the guests or family members who are not aware will be surprised by the touch of coconut taste when they eat. Addition of jaggery gives the distinct flavor to the halwa which you won’t get it from any usual regular halwas. Check out more halwa recipes Lauki halwa  //  Gajar halwa  //  Papaya halwa  //  Mango halwa // Beetroot halwa

Step By Step Photo Instructions:

1. First peel the pumpkin and grate it using box grater or food processor. Since it is hard and require too much efforts and arm exercise, I have used food processor to make this job easy.
2. Heat the ghee in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add cashews and fry till they are golden brown in color. Drain the excess ghee and remove the cashews in a plate or small bowl.
3. Now add raisins and fry till they plump up.
4. Similarly drain the ghee and remove it to the same plate. Keep it aside.
5. In the remaining ghee add grated pumpkin.
6. Mix and saute for 4-5 minutes. You will notice that it will starts to soften up.
7. Now add milk and mix.
8. Let it come to a simmer.
9. And continue cooking and so stir every 4-5 minutes. Scrap the sides and bottom of the pan and make sure that it is not sticking to the pan.
10. Cook till all the milk is evaporated and it becomes thick. It took me 15-20 minutes.
11. Now add sugar and jaggery.
12. Mix, both will start to melt and the mixture will become runny again.
13. Add cardamom powder and stir.
14. Cook with stirring occasionally till all the liquid is gone and it becomes thick and halwa consistency. It took me 5 minutes.
15. Now add fried cashews, raisins and desiccated coconut.
16. Mix, cook for 2 minutes. Then turn off the stove. Serve the pumpkin halwa warm or at room temperature or chill in the fridge and then serve. Serving suggestion: Serve this pumpkin halwa as a dessert. It is usually made during festivals. Did you try this pumpkin halwa recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Leave a review in the comment section below.