PUMPKIN WITH POPPY SEEDS HALWA

Preparation Method :

• Peel and chop pumpkin into small pieces.
• Clean and wash the poppy seeds well.
• Place the pumpkin in a cooker with water and give 2 whistles, remove from heat.
• Place the cooked pumpkin in a kadhai and mash it. Add the poppy seeds, crushed cardamom seeds and saffron. Cook on medium heat till water evaporates and the pumpkin turns dry.
• Add the sugar and stir till dry. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
• Add ghee and cook for 10 minutes on low heat to get a rich brown colour.
• Add the khoya, raisins and chironji. Mix well.
• Serve hot garnished with vark and pistachios.