Petha (candied ash gourd) Recipe
This a traditional recipe made from the Petha, a form of sweet that is made from Ash-Pumpkins.
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
Ingredients
| Ash gourd | 1 Kilogram | |
| Sugar | 750 Gram | |
| Alum powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 811 Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.32 g0.5%
Saturated Fat 0.07 g0.34%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 10 mg0.4%
Total Carbohydrates 209 g69.8%
Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.1%
Sugars 192.9 g
Protein 2 g4.8%
Vitamin A 68.4% Vitamin C 54.1%
Calcium 7.2% Iron 8.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Cut ash gourd into half, remove skin and seeds and cut into pieces of desired size.
Prick them with a fork or any other pointed thing.
Place petha pieces in a large pan and pour sufficient water so as to just cover the pieces. Add alum powder and boil for about ten to fifteen minutes.
Remove from heat, drain and wash thoroughly under running water.
Combine sugar with one cup of water and heat till sugar dissolves.
Add lemon juice to remove scum, if any.
Reduce heat to medium and add boiled petha.
Continue cooking till pethas get softened and sugar syrup is of three-thread consistency.
Remove from heat, remove pethas and keep the pieces separately, so that they do not stick to each other.
Serve when cool.
Prick them with a fork or any other pointed thing.
Place petha pieces in a large pan and pour sufficient water so as to just cover the pieces. Add alum powder and boil for about ten to fifteen minutes.
Remove from heat, drain and wash thoroughly under running water.
Combine sugar with one cup of water and heat till sugar dissolves.
Add lemon juice to remove scum, if any.
Reduce heat to medium and add boiled petha.
Continue cooking till pethas get softened and sugar syrup is of three-thread consistency.
Remove from heat, remove pethas and keep the pieces separately, so that they do not stick to each other.
Serve when cool.
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Ashwini68 says :
Ash Gourd is called "Bhooa" in Bihar & Jharkhand.
It's Petha is known as "Murabba"
Posted on: 29 June 2012 - 3:41am
anisha says :
make juice and drink early morning empty stomach... good for blood pressure and diabetics...
Posted on: 3 June 2012 - 7:16am
editor says :
Ash Gourd is a type of pumpkin, which normally grows on the thatched roof. In English, it is known as Green Pumpkin or White Gourd or Fuzzy Melon or Hairy Melon. This is a common vegetable grown in Southern and Eastern part of Asia.
Posted on: 14 February 2011 - 3:13am
p.kulkarni says :
Alum is called Fitkari in hindi.you may get it at any asian or chienese grocery store.ash gourd is called "Lauki" or Doodhi too.
Posted on: 10 February 2010 - 1:38am
Anonymous says :
ash gourd or ash-pumpkin is called as 'Kohla' in Marathi
Posted on: 20 December 2009 - 2:47am
Anonymous says :
ash gourd is 'kohla' in Marathi
Posted on: 20 December 2009 - 2:45am
Anonymous says :
where can i find alum n english name for ash gourd
Posted on: 8 October 2009 - 6:10pm
Anonymous says :
what is the alternative for alum powder. can I use calcium lime?
Posted on: 27 July 2009 - 7:20pm
Anonymous says :
I am not sure about calcium lime, but I have seen people using cream of tartar as a substitute for alim powder. In fact I have used it in some of my preparations too. But in this recipe, i think chef will only have to reply :)
Posted on: 27 July 2009 - 11:11pm
Anonymous says :
what is the alternative for alum powder. can I use calcium lime?
Posted on: 27 July 2009 - 7:20pm
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