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(579) Sweet Potato Halva

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Sweet Potato (Shakarkand / Ratalu) is a very nutritious root vegetable. It is naturally sweet, easy to digest, and rich in vitamins and minerals.Sweet potato contains beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A. Supports good eyesight. It contains dietary fiber, which helps to Improve digestion, Prevent constipation and support healthy gut bacteria. It is rich in potassium and magnesium, which helps to maintain healthy blood pressure.

Ingredients

  • 500 gms Sweet Potatoes.
  • 1 lit. Full fat milk.
  • ¾ cup Sugar.
  • 6-8 Cardamom.
  • 10-12 Saffron strands(optional).

Method

  1. Wash, peel and again wash Sweet Potatoes. Keep it in a colander.
  2. Keep this colander in a pressure cooker and pressure cook till 3 whistles.
  3. Simultaneously boil milk on a slow flame.
  4. Grind the Cardamom with Motor and Pestle and lavigate Saffron strands in ½ sp. of milk. Add both in the boiling milk.
  5. When pressure is released, open the lid and mash sweet potatoes.
  6. Transfer mashed sweet potatoes and boiling milk in a nonstick pan and mix thoroughly.
  7. Reduce milk on a fast flame. Hold the lid while stirring continuously with the other hand to avoid burning your hand  due to the splashing of the bursting bubble.
  8. When milk is reduced and halva leaves the pan surface, add sugar and again stir continuously till the water content of sugar burns.
  9. Switch off the flame and halva is ready to serve.
  10. Serve it with love and smile.

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Life is a journey of evolving roles, each with its own beauty and wisdom. From the structured world of academia to the ever-evolving realm of homemaking, I have embraced each phase with passion and grace. When my children settled into their own lives, I found myself with a renewed sense of purpose—to document and share the wealth of knowledge I have gathered over the years.

During the lockdown, I realized that my experiences in cooking, home remedies, and life’s simple yet profound lessons could serve as a source of inspiration for others. Meticulously and with great concern for the palate, gut health, overall well-being, and the emotional gratification of savoring each preparation, I began crafting a collection of love-filled, cherished recipes, time-tested remedies, and stories woven with warmth and wisdom.

I write under the name "Rajeshree's Kitchen", where I share detailed recipes—the kind that provide exact measurements for ingredients like salt and water, which are often left to personal interpretation in most other kitchen blogs. Additionally, I include practical tips with clear reasons behind them, ensuring that every piece of advice is rooted in understanding and experience. My aim is to make cooking approachable yet precise, helping readers not just recreate dishes but truly connect with the joy of cooking.

This endeavor is my way of preserving traditions, sharing insights, and connecting with those who seek both knowledge and comfort in life's everyday moments.

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