The perfect season to try out all the halwas of the world is here. This Pumpkin Halwa is a must try before the winter season goes away.
Watch this Masala TV video to learn how to make Pumpkin Halwa , Stir Fried Noodles and Honey Chilli Dry Chicken Recipes. This show of Food Diaries with Chef Zarnak Sidhwa aired on 3 February 2021.
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Pumpkin Halwa:
Ingredients:
Pumpkin 1 kg
Cinnamon 1- 1/2 stick
Water 150 ml
Sugar 150 gm
Butter or clarified butter 4 tbsp
Raisins 50 gm
Coconut (grated and roasted) 2 tbsp
Almonds (flaked and roasted) 2 tbsp
Method:
Cook the pumpkin, water and cinnamon until tender. Drain and mash the pumpkin. Heat butter or clarified butter . Add the pumpkin, cook stirring continuously. Allow the puree to reduce, thicken and darken, for about 10 minutes. Stir in the sugar. Continue cooking until the halwa reduces into a deep amber & glossy mixture. Spoon into a serving dish & serve hot, decorated with raisins, coconut and almonds.
Stir Fried Noodles:
INGREDIENTS
Chinese noodles ½ packets
Ginger 1 piece
Spring onion 1
Carrot 1
Sesame oil 3 tbsp
Oyster sauce 3 tbsp
Soya sauce 2 tbsp
Method:
Boil noodles in salted boiling water until done and then drain and set aside and let cool. Heat oil in a wok. Add ginger and spring onion and stir fry on high and then add the noodles and stir fry for few minutes. Add oyster sauce and soya sauce. Stir until noodles are well coated and then serve with the honey chilli chicken.
Honey Chilli Dry Chicken:
Ingredients:
Chicken breasts, sliced ½ kg
Salt ½ tsp
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Corn flour 2 tbsp
Egg 1
Oil for frying
Other ingredients:
Onions, cut in squares 2
Green chilies cubes cut 6-8
Oil 1 tbsp
Garlic, crushed 1 tbsp
Ginger, sliced 1” piece
Sugar 1 tsp
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Honey 2 tbsp
Method:
Marinate chicken with salt, soya sauce, sugar, egg and corn flour and set aside. Heat oil. Deep fry the chicken one at a time till done. Remove and set aside. For the sauce, heat oil, add crushed garlic, sliced ginger and sauté, add fried chicken pieces, mix in onion, green chilies, salt, sugar, soya sauce, mix well and lastly add in honey.
