Beetroot Halwa

Ingredients:

Beetroot, grated - 3 cups

Milk or half and half - 1 1/2 cups

Ghee - 3 to 4 tbsp

Sugar - 3/4 cup

Cashew nuts broken - 10-15

Raisins - 10

Salt - pinch

1/2 tsp cardamom powder



Method:

1. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan over medium high heat. Add the grated beetroot and fry until the raw smell goes away.

2. Now, add the milk, salt and sugar. Lower the heat to medium and allow it to cook until all the liquid is evaporated. Stir occasionally. This may take around 15-20 minutes, As the mixture thickens, add 1 tbsp of ghee .

3. Turn  off of the pan. In another pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee and fry the raisins and cashews until the cashews are golden and the raisins plump up. Add to the halwa with cardamom powder. Stir well and serve hot!