SHAKARKAND HALWA (SWEET POTATO)

INTRODUCTION :-

Shakarkand Halwa has a very unique and delicate flavor. This is generally not available in restaurants, it’s certainly worth the effort.

INGREDIENTS :- (Servings: 4)

- Shakarkand (sweet potatoes): 3 cup boiled and grated

- Sugar: 1 Cup

- Ghee (clarified butter): 1/3 Cup

- Full Cream Milk: 1/4 Cup

- Chopped almonds (optional): 2 tbsp

PROCEDURE :-

Step 1. Boil shakarkand in a pressure cooker (If shakarkand is big, cut it into 2 or more pieces). Add shakarkand to a pressure cooker. Pour about one inch of water and close the lid. Cook till it starts whistling. Lower the heat and cook for 7 more minutes. Turn off the heat. Open the cooker when steam dies down. Shakarkand should be soft to touch.

Step 2. Chop almonds coarsely lengthwise.

Step 3. Peel and grate shakarkand when they are comfortable to touch.

Step 4. Heat ghee in a pan and add grated shakarkand. Stir constantly on low heat. Fry till golden brown (about 15 minutes).

Step 5. Add sugar and milk and stir constantly.

Step 6. Turn off the heat when all the milk is absorbed and mixture is smooth (about 5 minutes).

Garnish with almonds and serve it hot.