By Vidushi Singh
Semi-ripe papaya, sugar, and almond powder are slowly cooked in oil or ghee to create this decadent and simple Papaya Halwa dessert. It provides a delectable dessert to finish your meals with touches of fragrant cardamom.
1 papaya (4.5 cups of chopped papaya) 2 to 3 tablespoons oil or ghee 4 to 5 tablespoons sugar 2 to 3 green cardamoms 2 tablespoons almond powder or milk powder or coconut powder or (khoya or mawa) 12 to 15 halved cashews or as required
Start by rinsing the papaya and slice them Remove the seeds and the pith from the top.
Now chop the papaya slices, finely. You could also grate the papaya if its semi-ripe.
Now heat oil or ghee in a kadai or pan. Add the finely chopped papaya.Stir and cook on a low flame for about 14 to 15 minutes.
Keep on stirring on occasions while cooking the papaya.The fruit will release it juices, change color and loose its opacity.
At this point, add sugar and then stir to combine. Continue to cook for further 18 to 20 minutes on a low heat.
By now the oil will begin to separate. Add ground almonds and stir. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
Now add cashews and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve papaya halwa hot or warm.