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Papaya Halwa

Papaya Halwa

Ravi Chandran
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Course Desserts
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Diet Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 750 gm Semi-ripen Papaya - grated
  • 2½ cup Sugar, White / சர்க்கரை, வெள்ளை
  • 4 nos Cardamom, Green / ஏலக்காய் - powdered
  • 1 pinch Edible camphor / பச்சைக் கற்பூரம் - powdered
  • 10 - 15 nos Cashew nut / முந்திரிப் பருப்பு - roasted golden
  • 3 - 4 tbsp Ghee / நெய்

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pan
  • Add grated papaya and cook it in medium flame for 10min, stirring occasionally
  • Add sugar and stir continuously until the mix solidifies well [careful the papaya and sugar mix will splutter a lot]
  • Add cardamom powder, powdered edible camphor and mix well
  • Add ghee and stir well until the ghee is fully absorbed by the halwa
  • Add roasted cashew nuts
  • Serve hot (preferably) or cold
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