Sweet Potato Halwa

Cook along · 11 steps

Method

1. 1

   Wash 2 medium sweet potatoes. Pressure cook on low flame for about 30 minutes until soft.

2. 2

   Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   Peel the sweet potatoes. Grate or mash them (you need 1 cup).

   

4. 4

   In a pan, add 1 cup gram flour (besan). Roast on low flame until colour darkens slightly.

5. 5

   Add 1 cup grated/mashed sweet potato. Mix well on low flame.

6. 6

   Cook for 7-8 minutes until both are roasted well together.

   

7. 7

   Add 2½ cups lukewarm milk. Mix on low flame.

8. 8

   Add saffron milk (optional) for flavour.

9. 9

   Add 1 cup sugar. Mix on low flame until sugar dissolves (2-3 minutes).

   

10. 10

    Add 1 tsp cardamom powder. Mix well.

11. 11

    Place Tulsi leaves and offer to Lord Jagannath.