BEETROOT HALWA

Ingredients

Beetroot – 3 cups (grated)

Milk – 500 ml (boiled)

Sugar – 2 cups

Cardamoms -4 (powdered)

Ghee -5 Tbsps

Method

1. Heat 2 Tbsps of ghee in a pan and add the grated beetroot.
2. Saute till raw smell is no more.
3. Add the boiled milk and cook the beetroot till soft.
4. Add the sugar and continue stirring.
5. Add the cardamom powder when the mixture forms a lump.
6. Add remaining ghee and continue stirring tll the mixture leaves the sides  of the pan.
7. To the halwa add half of the sliced almonds and mix well.
8. Transfer the halwa to a greased tray .
9. Garnish with remaining sliced almonds.

To Garnish

Almonds -15

Method

1. Blanch the almonds in warm water.
2. Peel the skin and slice.

Note : Adjust the sweetness to suit your palate.