Kashi Halwa (Ash Gourd Halwa)

Ingredients:

Ash Gourd (Boodida Gummadi kaya) - 2 lbs Sugar - 2 cups
Ghee (Clarified Butter) - 2 Tbsp
Pistachios - 1/4 cup
Cashew nuts - 1/4 cup
Raisins - 1/4 cup
Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp

Procedure:

• Peel the ash gourd and remove the seeds. Next grate the Ash gourd. Keep it aside.
• Place a thick bottomed pan on medium heat. Add grated ash gourd and sugar.
• Mix well and let it cook until it thickens stirring occasionally.
• Fry pistachios, cashew nuts and raisins in ghee and add it to the ash gourd along with the ghee.
• Mix well and continue to cook on medium heat until the mixture begins to leave the edge of the pan.
• Next add cardamom powder and mix well.

It is ready to be served. Can be served hot or at room temperature.