Name: Pumpkin Halwa
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Yield: 20 people
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 5 kg Pumpkin (peeled and grated); 10 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter); 5 cups Sugar (adjust to taste); 2.5 liters Milk (full-fat for richness); 2 teaspoons Cardamom (for flavor); 1 cup Nuts (chopped, mix of cashews and almonds)

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How to Prepare

Grate the pumpkin using a grater and set aside.
Heat 10 tablespoons of ghee in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
Add the grated pumpkin to the pan and sauté for 10-15 minutes until it softens and releases water.
Stir in 5 cups of sugar and mix well. Cook for another 10 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add 10 cups of milk gradually, stirring continuously to avoid lumps, and cook for 20-25 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Mix in 2 teaspoons of cardamom powder and 1 cup of chopped nuts (cashews and almonds).
Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the halwa reaches a thick, pudding-like consistency.
Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly before serving warm.