Sweet Potato Halwa is also known as "Shakarkand ka Halwa" in Hindi. It is a popular Indian dessert made from sweet potatoes. It was prepared as a festive delicacy during special occasions like Shivratri, weddings, and religious ceremonies.

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Sweet potatoes (500g) Ghee (4 tablespoons) Milk (1 cup) Sugar (1 cup) Cardamom powder (1 teaspoon) Cashew nuts (10-12, chopped) Raisins (2 tablespoons) Saffron strands (a pinch) Water (1 cup)

INGREDIENTS

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Start by peeling the sweet potatoes and washing them under running water to remove any dirt. Then grate the washed sweet potatoes into fine shreds.

Step 1

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In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee on medium flame. Add the grated sweet potatoes and cook until they turn golden brown.

Step 2

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Heat the milk in a separate pan until it boils. Add the boiled milk to the cooked sweet potatoes while stirring continuously.

Step 3

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Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat until the sweet potatoes are cooked and the milk thickens, creating a creamy consistency.

Step 4

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Add sugar, cardamom powder, chopped cashew nuts, and raisins into the halwa. Mix well.

Step 5

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Dissolve saffron strands in a tablespoon of warm water and pour the solution into the halwa.

Step 6

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Continue cooking the halwa until it reaches a thick, pudding-like consistency, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 7

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Your sweet potato halwa is ready to serve. Garnish with additional nuts and saffron strands for a visually appealing presentation.

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