White Pumpkin Dessert (Kuvalya Halvo in Konkani) is a very simple and easy to prepare recipe. It is made with basic ingredients and is absolutely delicious to taste! You can make it at short notice. I remember preparing the White Pumpkin Dessert when we had some friends over, and it was an instant favorite! For minimal efforts you will be well rewarded with praises and approval from your near and dear ones. So, do try this recipe and let me know how many people were blown-away! 😀
White Pumpkin Dessert (Kuvalya Halvo)
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1. White Pumpkin - 1 lbs (about 450 gms)
- 2. Sugar In The Raw - 1 cup (adjust per taste)
- 3. Clarified Butter (Ghee) - 4 tbsp
- 4. Raisins - 1/2 cup
- 5. Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp
Instructions
Wash, de-seed and skin the pumpkin and then grate them to fine little bits.
In a pan, cook the grated pumpkin with closed lid on low heat.
Once cooked, add Sugar In The Raw and mix the contents thoroughly.
Continue cooking till all the water is evaporated and the mixture starts sticking to the pan.
Now, add clarified butter (ghee) and raisins and roast the contents, stirring continuously, till they blend evenly and the color changes to golden brown.
Finally, add the cardamom powder and mix well.
Your sumptuous White Pumpkin Dessert (Kuvalya Halvo) is now ready to enjoy!
Notes
Tips:
1) Garnish the dessert with roasted and chopped almonds and cashews for an extra crunch!
2) It can be made Vegan by simply replacing the clarified butter with vegan butter or coconut oil. Tastes just as great! 🙂
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