Aloo ka halwa..

"Happy Navratri " and "Happy Ugadi" to all my friends. The month of "chaitra" had embarked its beginning from the date 23 march. On this auspicious date many festivals were celebrated like "Ugadi"( New year for the Deccan people, "Gudi Padwa"(New year day in Maharashtra), "Navratri"( Nine day celebrations for Godess Durga) and many more, for more details check: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_New_Year's_days.

During the festival of Navratri ,many hindu devotees fast for nine days. They visit temple and make offerings of fruits, flower and sweet for Prasadam "Sooji ka halwa". 

For the celebration of New year and my fasting friends, I had prepared "Aloo ka halwa" which is specially made in ghee and is very tasty to eat!! so enjoy Navratri with this sweet dish...


Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes(boiled)
3 tablespoon ghee
1/2 cup full cream milk(any brand)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
few strands of saffron(for garnishing)
assorted Dry fruits (cashew nuts, almonds, raisins) desired amount

Method:



Mash/grate the potatoes.
Crush or cut the dryfruits into small pieces. Keep aside.
Heat ghee in a kadahi(wok), add mashed potatoes and saute them for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
Add milk and sugar, mix well and keep stirring till the potatoes absorb the milk completely.
Finally add the dry fruits and  cardamom powder , mix well. Garnish with saffron strands.

Delicious "Aloo ka Halwa" is ready. Enjoy with Sabudana khichdi.