Pethe Ka Halwa

Ash gourd is known for its significant medicinal values since ancient times and is also documented widely in Ayurvedic texts. It is used in making both savoury and sweet items. Try out this recipe the next time when you have guests over and trust me, they will love it!

By Sanjeev Kapoor 26 Sep 2024 in Recipes Mithais

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Main ingredients	Ash gourd (petha), Ghee, Milk, Saffron, Sugar, Mawa, Pistachios, Almonds, Cashewnuts, Green cardamom powder, Rose water, Silver warq, Dried rose petals
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Mithai
Prep time	15-20 minutes
Cook time	25-30 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Sweet
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Vegetarian

Ingredients

500 grams ash gourd (petha), peeled and grated
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons ghee
2 cups milk
A large pinch of saffron
¾ cup sugar
½ cup grated mawa
2 tablespoons slivered pistachios
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons slivered cashewnuts
½ teaspoon green cardamom powder
1 teaspoon rose water
Silver warq for garnish
Blanched pistachios, peeled and slivered for garnish
Dried rose petals for garnish

Method

Heat ¼ cup ghee in a non-stick pan, add ash gourd and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add milk, and saffron, mix and continue to cook for 8-10 minutes or till the ash gourd turns soft.
Add sugar, mix and cook, stirring occasionally, till the sugar melts and the mixture thickens.
Add mawa, pistachios, almonds, cashewnuts and green cardamom powder and mix well. Add remaining ghee and mix till well combined. Continue to cook for 4-5 minutes.
Add rose water and mix well.
Switch the heat off and transfer the halwa into serving bowls. Garnish with silver warq, blanched pistachios and dried rose petals. Serve warm or cold.

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