Parsnip Halwa

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D
Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338
USA

#Feb #W3

Parsnip and carrot belong to the same plant family. It is loaded with rich nutrients, Fiber, vitamins and minerals. Antioxidants in the root vegetable are good for immunity. Good for weight loss. It is naturally Sweet So no need to add more sugar, I like the color and smell of saffron. I added lots of nuts

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Ingredients

25 mins
4 servings
  1. 2 cupsparsnips, grated
  2. 1/4 cupghee
  3. 2 cupscoconut milk (concentrated)
  4. 1 tablespoonbrown sugar (raw sugar)
  5. 1/2 teaspoonsaffron
  6. 1/2 teaspooncardamom powder
  7. 1 teaspoonnutmeg powder
  8. 1 teaspoonlicorice, grated
  9. 1 teaspooncinnamon powder
  10. 1/2 cupdried raisins
  11. 1/2 cupcashews, finely chopped
  12. 1/4 cupchopped pistachios
  13. 1 Tablespoonalmonds chopped
  14. 1 pinchsalt
  15. dessert Halwa

Cooking Instructions

25 mins
  1. 1

    Collect the necessary materials. Place near the cooking area. Mix 1 teaspoon of saffron in boiling water, to give good color

  2. 2

    Collect the necessary materials. Place near the cooking area.

  3. 3

    Peel and grate the parsnips. Place the sauce pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of ghee. Add parsnip and saute. Stir. Until the raw smell goes away. Add sugar (I used raw sugar) and stir; 3 min. You may adjust the quantity of sugar according to your taste. Add ½ cup water and stir. 3 min. continue cooking over low heat.

  4. 4

    Add ½ cup water and stir. 3 min. Add coconut milk and stir; reduce the flame. Add raisins. Add saffron and keep stirring. Add cinnamon powder and cardamom powder and keep stirring. Add finely grated nutmeg and licorice. After a few minutes halwa will thicken. Add the remaining ghee. Mix well and turn off the stove.

  5. 5

    Transfer the halwa to a serving bowl.

    Dry roast the nuts. Drizzle over the halwa. Enjoy the nutritious halwa with your loved ones

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Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D
Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338
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I am a scientist with a Ph.D from University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. I also have a M. SC from University of Madras. Enjoy sharing my knowledge in science and my experience in gardening and cooking with others. I am a free lance writer, published several articles on Indian culture, traditions, Indian cuisine, science of gardening and etc in National and Inernational magazines. I am a health food nut. I am passionate about photography
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