Tomato Halwa (Pudding)
When we talk is about desserts, one name that undoubtedly comes into every person's mind is the traditional Tomato halwa prepared on every home in almost all the festivals. On the occasion of most of the festivals/carnivals, Tomato Halwa is an unavoidable part of the menu. When served hot, the Tomato Halwa tastes wonderful. It is simply the prefect sweet dish to be relished post dinner. Not only its delicious, it’s also fulfilling and nutritious with about 8 grams of proteins, 50.3gram carbohydrates and 1.9 grams of fat. Making Tomato Halwa is not a very difficult task in terms of process; it requires a little more time and patience than any other halwa. Even if you are in love with this mouth watering dish, here is the recipe…
Tomato Halwa Recipe
Ingredients
1 kg Tomatoes
1 litre Milk
1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds
3/4 cup Water
3 tablespoons Ghee
2 tablespoons Raisins
2 tablespoons Almonds
2 tablespoons Pistachios
450 grams Sugar
Method
Wash and grate the Tomatoes. Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes. Blanch and shred the nuts.Put the water to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated Tomatos. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
Add the milk. Cook on a low flame for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
Add sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved and all the milk has been absorbed.
Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the slightly crushed cardamoms and the raisins.
Mix well. Remove from heat and arrange in a serving dish. Garnish with almonds and pistachios. Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.
Tomato Halwa Recipe
Ingredients
1 kg Tomatoes
1 litre Milk
1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds
3/4 cup Water
3 tablespoons Ghee
2 tablespoons Raisins
2 tablespoons Almonds
2 tablespoons Pistachios
450 grams Sugar
Method
Wash and grate the Tomatoes. Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes. Blanch and shred the nuts.Put the water to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated Tomatos. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
Add the milk. Cook on a low flame for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
Add sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved and all the milk has been absorbed.
Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the slightly crushed cardamoms and the raisins.
Mix well. Remove from heat and arrange in a serving dish. Garnish with almonds and pistachios. Serve cold, hot or at room temperature.
