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    Pumpkin Halwa | Kaddu Ka Halwa (Desi Ghee Vrat Pudding)

    Published: Sep 1, 2022 · Modified: Sep 8, 2022 by Deepti · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Pumpkin Halwa or Kaddu Ka Halwa is an traditional Indian Vrat sweet made with raw Pumpkin, dry fruits and desi ghee by slowly cooking pumpkin. This easy recipe of kaddu halwa can be made on stove top or in pressure cooker and gathers in no time!

    pumpkin halwa
    Pumpkin Halwa

    Pumpkin desserts have several varieties and amongst them is my favourite Pumpkin Halwa or Kaddu Ka Halwa. Since the day I started keeping fast on Mondays, I started having this incredibly flavor kaddu halwa.

    Slowly simmered in desi ghee, flavored with cardamom, this kaddu halwa is a delicacy in itself and is beyond words. As a part of worship ritual, we offer this first to God and then have it as a prasad.

    Usually in India, we make halwa of flours like Suji Halwa, wheat flour or Besan (Chickpea flour) or lentils like Moong dal halwa. Pumpkin Halwa is made with fresh pumpkin and has crumbly texture that softens up by the time halwa is ready.

    Ingredients

    • Pumpkin- This recipe works well with both green or orange skinned pumpkin. I have not boiled it
    • Desi Ghee- I would recommend making halwa in ghee. Though you may use any other oil, but the taste and flavor that comes from ghee has no comparison.
    • Cardamom- Halwa topped with freshly grounded cardamoms is a treat in itself. I would peel the skin off and then crush seeds. My family doesn't like skin of cardamom in halwa. You may add cinnamon as well, though it's optional.
    • Milk-Though optional, milk adds creamy richness to this halwa. For making vegan, you may skip it or add vegan milk instead.
    • Dry Fruits- Feel fry to top this halwa with chopped cashews, pistachios, almonds or walnuts. I have garnished it worth pistachios just for the photo shoot as I love it plain and simple.
    • Sugar- The granulated sugar works fine. You may make a sugar syrup or add sugar directly as well.

    Pumpkin Halwa

    Variations

    • Pumpkin Halwa with Jaggery- One may add jaggery instead of sugar. The amount of jaggery would be slightly more than sugar for it to taste same sugary.
    • Add condensed milk- Adding milk in halwa adds creamy texture to it. Though I have not tried adding condensed milk in this kaddu halwa. Make sure that you mix well when jaggery and milk are together as jaggery may curdle the milk and spoil the halwa.

    Storage Suggestions

    The leftovers can be easily stored in a dry container with a lid in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days. Eating fresh is always recommended by me.

    Expert Tips

    • This halwa is made in kadai/wok and you need to be very careful that it doesn't stick to the bottom of it. Keep stirring in between.
    • Roasting raw pumpkin leave water naturally and there is nothing to worry. Keep cooking on slow flame and gradually the pumpkin would be cooked in that water.
    • I have always made halwa by roasting in ghee. Though it takes longer to roast but the taste is incredible. Will recommend not to hasten the process of cooking.
    • If you are making pumpkin halwa in pressure cooker, make sure to add less water as pumpkin would leave water too.

    FAQ

    How many calories does a pumpkin halwa have?

    This pumpkin halwa has about 245 calories in one serving.

    Which halwa is best?

    Well, I love wheat and suji halwa the most. It really depends on your preference.

    Q3. What do you put in a halwa?

    The main ingredients of halwa are - Desi Ghee, suji/wheat/besan, Sugar, water and cardamom

    Detailed Recipe

    Step 1 Gather and chop

    I have used fresh green skinned pumpkin. Peel it, wash it. Roughly chop and grate it. Grating it helps cooking faster.

    kaddu halwa
    ingredients for kaddu halwa
    grated pumpkin

    Step 2 Saute in Ghee

    Take a heavy bottomed pan or wok and add ghee to it. Add grated pumpkin and let it cook for about 5-8 min. Cover it with lid.

    It would leave water and that's okay.

    adding ghee to pan
    sauteing pumpkin in ghee
    cover pumpkin with lid

    Step 2 Add Sugar

    Once the water from pumpkin is absorbed and it softens up, add sugar. Sugar would leave water and get absorbed soon. Garnish with Cardamom.

    sugar in halwa
    cardamom in halwa

    Step 2 Add Milk

    This step is optional and you may skip it.

    I have added little milk to get creamy texture. Let both milk and sugar be absorbed fully and keep stirring in between on a slow flame.

    Once the pumpkin gathers as a one lump, it's ready.

    adding milk
    milk in halwa

    Step 4 Serve It

    The Kaddu ka Halwa is ready! Serve hot and enjoy!

    pumpkin halwa

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    pumpkin halwa

    Pumpkin Halwa | Kaddu Ka Halwa

    Pumpkin Halwa or Kaddu Ka Halwa is an traditional Indian Vrat sweet made with raw Pumpkin, dry fruits and desi ghee by slowly cooking pumpkin. This easy recipe of kaddu halwa can be made on stove top or in pressure cooker and gathers in no time!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Sweets
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 1 bowl
    Calories 245 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 grater
    • 1 heavy bottomed pan or wok

    Ingredients
      

    • 200 gm Grated Pumpkin
    • ⅓ cup sugar Can reduce it or increase
    • 2 tablespoon milk optional
    • 0.75 tablespoon Desi ghee
    • 5 small cardamoms
    • few dry fruits optional

    Instructions
     

    • Take Pumpkin and peel and wash under tap.
      kaddu halwa
    • Chop into large chunks so that it can be easily grated.
      ingredients for kaddu halwa
    • Once grated, it would leave some water. That water helps in cooking, so I dont drain it.
      grated pumpkin
    • Take a pan and add desi ghee to it.
      adding ghee to pan
    • Add grated pumpkin to it.
      sauteing pumpkin in ghee
    • It would leave water. You may cover it with lid. Put the burner on simmer. Keep sauteing in between. It takes around 5-10 min max for pumpkin to become tender.
      cover pumpkin with lid
    • Add sugar and mix well.
      sugar in halwa
    • Sugar leaves water. Let the water evaporate. and add milk
      adding milk
    • Cook it till milk is absorbed and leaves ghee.
      pumpkin halwa
    • Add ground cardamom and cinnamon. Cook for 10 sec. Switch off the flame.
      cardamom in halwa
    • The amazing and delicious Pumpkin halwa is ready!!. Enjoy!!
      pumpkin halwa

    Notes

    • This halwa is made in kadai/wok and you need to be very careful that it doesn’t stick to the bottom of it. Keep stirring in between.
    • Roasting raw pumpkin leave water naturally and there is nothing to worry. Keep cooking on slow flame and gradually the pumpkin would be cooked in that water.
    • I have always made halwa by roasting in ghee. Though it takes longer to roast but the taste is incredible. Will recommend not to hasten the process of cooking.
    • If you are making pumpkin halwa in pressure cooker, make sure to add less water as pumpkin would leave water too
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size: bowl
    Servings: 1
    Amount per serving  
    Calories 245
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 10.3g 13%
    Saturated Fat 6.2g 31%
    Cholesterol 16mg 5%
    Sodium 14mg 1%
    Total Carbohydrate 39.4g 14%
    Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
    Total Sugars 29g  
    Protein 2.8g  
    Vitamin D 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 71mg 5%
    Iron 2mg 9%
    Potassium 694mg 15%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
    Keyword Pumpkin halwa kaddu halwa, Pumpkin Sweet recipes halwa

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