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Kasi Halwa/Poosanikai Halwa/Winter Melon Halwa

Nov 10, 2013 ยท Modified: Dec 26, 2024 by Priya_Srinivasan ยท

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We were literally waiting for the weekend. Last week's science exhibition, drained us out completely. Kuttu did a great job playing Roy M Harrigan. It was so good to see him on stage, so confident and loud before a huge audience. I was one proud mommy!!!
Though we didn't win, we were happy for the opportunity provided and thought of celebrating it with a quick sweet. Here is a simple and easy to make dessert celebrating my kiddo's first inter-school performance. Kasi halwa/poosanikai halwa/white pumpkin halwa is a popular south indian traditional sweet served during weddings. You can make this halwa with milk or without milk. 

Ingredients (Makes 2 servings)
1 Cup Shredded Poosanikaai/Ash gourd/Winter Melon, tightly packed
1 Cup Milk
6 tablespoon Sugar (can be increased to ยฝ cup if you prefer a sweeeeet halwa)
4-5 pods of cardamom crushed
2 tablespoon silvered almonds
1 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon melon seeds
3 teaspoon ghee
a pinch of orange food color
Method
  • Squeeze the excess water out of the shredded ash gourd/poosanikaai. Then measure it. Do not throw away the squeezed out juice. It can be added to you rasam/sambhar or can be added to buttermilk, with a little hing and salt, makes a refreshing drink to cool the body.
  • In a Non-stick pan, add ghee, add almonds and raisins. Saute for  2 minutes, until the raisins puff up. Next add the shredded ashgourd/poosanikai. Saute for about 3-5 minutes until it looks a bit wilted.
  • Now add Milk and reduce the flame to simmer for the ash-gourd to cook. As it begins to boil, add crushed cardamom pods and mix well.
  • After 10-15 minutes, the milk would have almost dried up, add sugar and mix well. As the sugar starts to melt, the mixture will turn a bit watery again, not to worry, it will dry up.
  • Keep the flame simmer and stir on and off. It will start coming together, gaining halwa consistency. Add the food color now and mix well. When the mixture fully dries up and the halwa starts following your laddle as you stir, take it off the stove. Transfer it to another bowl. 
  • Sprinkle some melon seeds on top and serve warm.  Leftover can be stored in the refrigerator, just warm for 20 seconds in a microwave before serving.

Notes
  • The halwa can be made without adding milk. In that case, do not squeeze the excess water from the pumpkin, while sauteing the shredded pumpkin in ghee, it will start to loose water, let it cook in its juice, until it dries up, then add sugar and continue the rest of the process.


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  1. Srivalli

    November 10, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Looks stunning Priya!..what a lovely dish..and congrats to your Kuttu..I am so proud to know he participated..:)..and love your presentation..very nicely done..and your cups are lovely!

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  2. Priya Suresh

    November 10, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Hugs to Kuttu..Halwa looks droolworth, i can have a bowl rite now.

    Reply
  3. Torviewtoronto

    November 10, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    looks wonderful colourful

    Reply
  4. Nalini's Kitchen

    November 11, 2013 at 2:07 am

    Halwa looks so delicious and wish to have a bowl of halwa...

    Reply
  5. cookingwithsapana

    November 11, 2013 at 3:50 am

    Wow ! Stunning clicks and delicious looking halwa !

    Reply
  6. Chef Mireille

    November 11, 2013 at 3:55 am

    I love pumpkin - halva must taste yummy

    Reply
  7. foodgalleri

    November 11, 2013 at 6:08 am

    Good presentation.. love the colorful halwa!

    Reply
  8. Unknown

    November 11, 2013 at 11:27 am

    very delicious dessert...love the color ans simple to make...

    Reply
  9. Unknown

    November 11, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    very very delicious looks halwa dear ๐Ÿ™‚ color is so appealing !!

    Reply
  10. Harini R

    November 11, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Lovely! Mouthwatering halwa there!

    Reply
  11. Rajani S

    November 14, 2013 at 6:38 am

    You said it Priya. Its equally important to celebrate the opportunity given! Many a times people forget that...And the halwa looks perfect to celebrate these little joys and proud moments.

    Reply
  12. veena

    November 17, 2013 at 7:12 am

    Awesome presentation!!and congratulations to your son...and to the proud mommy too:-)

    Reply
  13. Pavani

    November 20, 2013 at 2:34 am

    Good to hear that your little one did very well in the science exhibition. So congrats to you ๐Ÿ™‚
    Winter melon halwa looks tasty.

    Reply
  14. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

    November 21, 2013 at 3:21 am

    Congrats to the proud parents and the kid! This is my husband's favorite sweet...Mouthwatering ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply

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