Papaya Halwa
Indulge in the sweet and luscious flavors of Papaya Halwa, a unique Indian dessert made from ripe papaya, ghee, sugar, and flavored with cardamom. This delightful halwa is cooked until the papaya softens and blends into a smooth, creamy consistency. Often garnished with nuts like almonds and cashews, Papaya Halwa offers a rich, fruity taste with a hint of exotic spices. Perfect for festive occasions or as a special treat, this halwa combines the natural sweetness of papaya with the richness of ghee, creating a delicious and satisfying dessert. Enjoy the warm and comforting taste of Papaya Halwa, a delightful twist on traditional Indian sweets.
Equipment
- Knife
- Plate
- Peeler
- Non-Stick Pan
- Spatula
- Grater
Ingredients
- ½ kg Papaya
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 15 nos Chopped Almonds
- 2 tbsp Chopped Pistachio
- 2 tsp Ghee
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
Instructions
- Take ½ kg Papaya, wash it and peel off the outer layer of it. Remove the seeds inside it.
- Now grate it and collect in a plate.
- Take a nonstick pan and heat 2 tbsp Ghee. Fry 15 nos Chopped Almonds until brown and then fry 2 tbsp Chopped Pistachio remove in a small bowl.
- Transfer grated Papaya to the non-stick pan. keep stirring it on low flame until ghee gets separated. Add 2 tsp Ghee and keep stirring for 10 minutes.
- Now add 3 tbsp Sugar and 1 tsp Cardamom Powder. Mix it and keep stirring on low flame until ghee gets separated. It took 15 minutes.
- Now add fried almonds and mix it for a minute.
- Turn off the flame and remove it from the stove. Let it cool down and transfer to a container. Papaya Halwa is ready.
Video
Notes
Adjust the sugar quantity depending on the Papaya Sweetness. Here mine was ripen and very sweet.