Archive for September, 2008

Sweet Potato Halwa

September 25, 2008

Halwa or halva is one of the simplest sweets, traditionally prepared by cooking grated vegetables (lauki or edible gourd, ash gourd and a variety of root vegetables) in generous amount of ghee with the combination of flour, sugar, milk, flavorings and nuts in the Indian kitchen.
1 sweet potato
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee
1/4 teaspoon green cardamom seeds, crushed
1/4 cup [...]