Kashi Halwa Recipe

Kashi halwa is one of the famous sweet dish from Southern parts of India. The recipe is made with grated winter melon.
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Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
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Ingredients

 Winter melon2 Pound
 Sugar2 Cup (32 tbs) (according to taste)
 Broken cashew1 Tablespoon
 Golden raisins1 Tablespoon
 Crushed cardamom1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Ghee2 Tablespoon
 Red food color2 Drop

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 568 Calories from Fat 82

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9 g14.5%

Saturated Fat 5 g25%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 20.1 mg6.7%

Sodium 41.8 mg1.7%

Total Carbohydrates 125 g41.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.1%

Sugars 120.8 g

Protein 2 g4.2%

Vitamin A 2.3% Vitamin C 68.5%

Calcium 2% Iron 4.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Peel the winter melon, remove the seeds, grate, squeeze the water from it and keep it aside.
2. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan and fry the cashew till light brown.
3. Add the raisins and fry till they puff up. Keep it aside.
4. Now add the grated winter melon and saute till all the water evaporates and winter melon is cooked.
5. Add the sugar and mix it well. Keep stirring till all the water evaporates.
6. Add the food color, fried cashew and raisins and crushed cardamom. Mix it well.
7. Remove from the flame.
8. Serve hot or cold.

Comments

Sarita Bhandarkar profile page

Sarita Bhandarkar says :

I think Dudhi means bottle gourd. You can prepare the same halwa using bottle gourd.
Posted on: 12 February 2008 - 12:39pm
AnjaliD profile page

AnjaliD says :

Is this the same as Marathi "Dudhi Halwa" ?
Posted on: 12 February 2008 - 10:52am
shantihhh profile page

shantihhh says :

To see various Winter melons go to http://www.evergreenseeds.com/waxgourwinme.html Shanti/Mary-Anne
Posted on: 10 February 2008 - 1:00pm
Sarita Bhandarkar profile page

Sarita Bhandarkar says :

Ashgourd is the other name for winter melon.I got this winermelon in a Chinese store...
Posted on: 10 February 2008 - 12:55am
Snigdha profile page

Snigdha says :

Good recipe. By Winter Melon ..do you mean Honeydew/Cantaloupe/Musk Melon?. What is the other name for this Melon. Pumpkin halwa with the same recipe tastes just as good.
Posted on: 9 February 2008 - 10:51pm
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