Sweet Potato Halwa

      This is exactly what happens when I make a resolution to do something.The last time I posted I decided to post in the next few days and I went without posting for 10 days :P This is why I never make resolutions,my New Year resolutions don't last for more than 2 weeks :) I was posting more regularly when I didn't have time.I was taking care of my little girl the whole day and she just wouldn't let me sit at the comp.She used to hate it when I sat at the comp,so i only got to sit at the comp when she was napping.But now I have almost 5 hours at my disposal and yet I hardly post. I've been doing some things which I missed doing in the past few years.I walk aimlessly for at least an hour everyday .I just let my legs carry me to wherever they want at a brisk pace.I feel that it's a kind of meditation with the mind wandering carelessly and happily.I usually end up in a church or a quiet place and sit for 15 minutes talking to myself and God. I've really missed my own company :) I could never do that at home because I either sit with the comp or cook or turn on the TV.End of the walk I feel so happy and light-hearted :)
       The walk has another big advantage too, I discover so many little shops selling good things at a very reasonable price.I love shopping too, I'm not an extravagant shopper though.I'm a little on the thrifty side ;) I found some sweet potatoes at a good price,they are usually very expensive here in Germany.Sweet potatoes have loads of health benefits for kids,helps a lot in boosting the immune system.I usually make muffins from them,but this time I decided to make an Halwa out of it.It turned out yummier than I expected...So off to the recipe....

You'll Need :
Serves 4 
Sweet Potatoes -  2 big ones ( makes about 3.5 cups when boiled and mashed)
Sugar - 1/2 a cup - 5 -6 tbsp
Cardamoms - 2
Cinnamon powder - 1/2 tsp
Whole Milk - 1 cup - 150 ml
Condensed milk - 1/2 cup
Ghee - 2 - 3 tbsp
Nuts - 1 tbsp

Method:
-Boil the sweet potatoes,remove the skin and grate them or mash them.
-Grind the sugar along with the cardamom finely.
-To a thick or non stick pan add the ghee and when it heats up add the boiled mashed sweet potatoes.
-Saute for 8 - 10 minutes until they clump together.
-Add the milk and the condensed milk and mix well.Let it boil for 2 - 3 minutes.
-Add the ground sugar and cinnamon powder and mix well.Let it cook for another 5 - 8 minutes on a slow flame,stirring occasionally.
-Then increase the heat to medium and start stirring it until the mixture starts oozing out oil and starts leaving the pan.This takes about 5 minutes.
-Saute the nuts in a little ghee .Garnish the Halwa with the nuts.Done !

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