{"id":7027,"date":"2017-11-30T07:17:12","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T07:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/?p=7027"},"modified":"2017-11-30T07:17:12","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T07:17:12","slug":"bottle-gourd-and-carrot-halwa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/30\/bottle-gourd-and-carrot-halwa\/","title":{"rendered":"Bottle Gourd and Carrot Halwa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tantalizing Halwa prepared with grated Bottle Gourd and carrots, Coconut milk, sugar, khoya and a mix of dry fruits garnished with slivered nuts and edible dried rose petals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Preparation Time:<\/strong>\u00a020 minutes
\nCooking Time:<\/strong>\u00a030 minutes
\nServes:<\/strong>\u00a06
\nIngredients and Quantity:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bottle Gourd, grated-325 gm.<\/p>\n

Carrots, red, grated-325 gm.<\/p>\n

Coconut Milk, thick- 325 ml.<\/p>\n

Sugar-150 gm. \/ as required<\/p>\n

Mawa (Khoya)-04 tbsp.<\/p>\n

Green cardamom powder-02 gm.<\/p>\n

Raisins-10 gm.<\/p>\n

Cashew nuts-10 gm.<\/p>\n

Almond-10 gm.<\/p>\n

Pistachio nuts- 10 gm.<\/p>\n

Salt-A pinch<\/p>\n

For the Garnish:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Silver leaf ( Silver paper ,Chandi ka varq)- 02 sheets Optional<\/p>\n

Pistachio nuts- 05 gm.<\/p>\n

Cashew nuts- 05 gm;<\/p>\n

Almonds- 05 gm.<\/p>\n

Edible dried rose petals- 01 tsp.<\/p>\n

Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a heavy bottomed deep pan, add grated bottle gourd and carrots. Cook for till the moisture dries up.<\/p>\n

Add coconut milk. Stir.<\/p>\n

Cook till soft and milk is absorbed for 15 to 20 minutes on a slow flame. Continue stirring in order to prevent it to sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.<\/p>\n

Add sugar, when it thickens add grated mawa, cardamom powder, raisins, cashew nuts and blanched and peeled almond slivers. Cook for 05 minutes.<\/p>\n

Add a pinch of salt.<\/p>\n

To Serve:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Serve hot or at room temperature or cold, as desired, topped with silver leaf ( silver paper, chandi ka varq) which is optional ,garnished with , cashew nuts , pistachio nuts and almond slivers and edible dried rose petals.<\/p>\n

Chef Tips:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Bottle Gourd seeds to be discarded and grated gourd to be added to water to prevent it from discoloring.<\/li>\n
  2. Squeeze the water from the bottle gourd before you start preparing the halwa,<\/li>\n
  3. A pinch of salt is added to Halwa, as it enhances and brings out the flavors and sweetness within.<\/li>\n
  4. This halwa stays good if refrigerated for 04 days.<\/li>\n
  5. To further enhance the flavor you may add a combination of coconut milk and coconut cream.<\/li>\n
  6. You may sprinkle a little rose water, if desired.<\/li>\n
  7. You may skip the addition of khoya<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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