MICROWAVE MANGO HALWA
The three main ingredients in this recipe are mango, sugar and ghee and of course some cardamom for flavor.The halwa was smooth, shiny, 100% mango taste and all in all, a divine treat and is a perfect sweet for any occasion.
Ingredients
Sweetened mango pulp
: 1 can (850 gms)
Sugar - white granulated
: 1 cup
Ghee / clarified butter
: 1/2 cup
Cardamom powder
: 1/2 tsp
Saffron few strands
: A pinch
Method
- In a wide bottomed microwave safe high heat resistant large (corning ware or pyrex glass ware preferably) container add one can of mango pulp.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Add sugar and stir well until even distribution and again microwave high for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cardamom powder and saffron strands. Stir the content and cook for 20 minutes, stirring once every 5 minutes.
- Add ghee and stir in until even distribution. Adding more ghee is optional.
- Microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes and do not forget to give it a stir every 4 or 5 minutes.
- After the halwa consistency is reached, give a quick stir and allow a standing time of about 5 minutes before tasting the halwa. If you think the halwa consistency is not reached, microwave again for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Scoop a dollop of this halwa and garnish with a single cashewnut before serving.