Sweet
Pumpkin halwa
Grated red pumpkin cooked dry, then finished with milk, ghee, sugar and cardamom until it holds a soft mass. No wheat.
35 min
0 of 3 steps done
4 servings
Heat: No chilli
Approximate nutrition
A rough guide per original serving, not a lab test.
- Energy220 per serving
- Protein4g per serving
- Carbs30g per serving
- Fibre3g per serving
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