Jackfruit Halwa

Jackfruit is a fruit popular in the hilly terrains of Kerala. This Jackfruit halwa is one of my all time favourite. It is a delicious Indian recipe served as a Dessert. Here is the recipe of jackfruit halwa which is  a nostalgic sweet for most of us.

Ingredients:

·         Jack fruit - 1/4 kg (de-seeded)

·         Jaggery - 1/4 kg

·         Ghee - 3 tbsp

·         Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp

·         Fried cashews - few

Preparation:

·         Melt jaggery cubes with 1/4 cup of water and after cools down strain it to remove impurities. Keep aside.

·         Pressure cook jackfruit with a cup of water for four whistles

·         After releasing the pressure by itself open the lid and cooks it with melted jaggery syrup.

·         Cook for about 30-35 minutes or until all the water gets dried off (stir well continuously).

·         When it absorbs all the water and started leaving the sides of the pan; add ghee and keep stirring for another 10-15 minutes.

·         Add fries cashews and cardamom powder; mix well and switch off the flame.

·         Allow to cools down; and serve it!