Indian Sweet Potato Halwa/ Shakarkandi Halwa

Preparation Time: 15 minutes 

Cook Time: 15 minutes 

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

Sweet potatoes: 3 medium 

Sugar : 1/2 cup

Ghee : 4 tbsp + 1tbsp to fry nuts

Green Cardamom : 3 crushed/powdered

Milk : 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp to soak saffron 

Saffron: a pinch

Cashews : 10-12 halved 

Pistachios: 10-12

Method:

Pressure cook the sweet potato for 3-4 whistles or boil them. Peel and mash the potatoes.

Heat ghee in a pan and add the mashed potatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add milk,1/2 cup water and sugar. Mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes stirring in between. Add the soaked saffron and cardamom powder and stir well and cook until halwa leaves the sides of the dish( about 5-6 minutes)Turn off the heat.

Heat a small pan and add 1 tbsp of ghee and fry the nuts and add them to the halwa.

Serve hot.