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# Ash Gourd Halwa Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, grate 3 cups of ash gourd making sure to discard the skin.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ash-gourd-halwa-recipe-kashi-halwa-kushmanda-halwa-dumroot-halwa-3.jpeg" alt="ash gourd halwa recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    take the grated ash gourd into large kadai along with juice released from ash gourd.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ash-gourd-halwa-recipe-kashi-halwa-kushmanda-halwa-dumroot-halwa-4.jpeg" alt="ash gourd halwa recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cook for 25-30 minutes or till the ash gourd is cooked completely and water is absorbed.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ash-gourd-halwa-recipe-kashi-halwa-kushmanda-halwa-dumroot-halwa-5.jpeg" alt="ash gourd halwa recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 1 cup sugar and ¼ tsp saffron. adjust sugar to your sweetness.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ash-gourd-halwa-recipe-kashi-halwa-kushmanda-halwa-dumroot-halwa-6.jpeg" alt="ash gourd halwa recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well till the sugar dissolves completely.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ash-gourd-halwa-recipe-kashi-halwa-kushmanda-halwa-dumroot-halwa-7.jpeg" alt="kashi halwa" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    boil for 5 minutes or more till the sugar syrup thickens.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ash-gourd-halwa-recipe-kashi-halwa-kushmanda-halwa-dumroot-halwa-8.jpeg" alt="kashi halwa" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    simmer for 10 minutes or more till the sugar syrup is absorbed completely.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ash-gourd-halwa-recipe-kashi-halwa-kushmanda-halwa-dumroot-halwa-9.jpeg" alt="kashi halwa" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add ¼ cup [ghee](/recipes/how-to-make-butter-recipe-ghee-recipe) and mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ash-gourd-halwa-recipe-kashi-halwa-kushmanda-halwa-dumroot-halwa-10.jpeg" alt="kushmanda halwa" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix till the [ghee](/recipes/how-to-make-butter-recipe-ghee-recipe) starts to release from sides.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ash-gourd-halwa-recipe-kashi-halwa-kushmanda-halwa-dumroot-halwa-11.jpeg" alt="kushmanda halwa" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now fry 15 cashews with a tsp of ghee till they turn golden brown.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ash-gourd-halwa-recipe-kashi-halwa-kushmanda-halwa-dumroot-halwa-12.jpeg" alt="dumroot halwa" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    pour the fried cashews over khushbanda halwa along with¼ tsp cardamom powder and mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ash-gourd-halwa-recipe-kashi-halwa-kushmanda-halwa-dumroot-halwa-13.jpeg" alt="dumroot halwa" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, mix and serve **kashi halwa** / **ash gourd halwa** hot or refrigerate and enjoy for a week.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/mainPhotos/ash-gourd-halwa-recipe-kashi-halwa-kushmanda-halwa-dumroot-halwa-2-1920x1441.jpeg" alt="kashi halwa" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jgNvjMcXkOE" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, cook the halwa on low to medium flame to avoid burning.

* also, add sugar only after water is completely dried out from ash gourd.

* additionally, stir well for uniform cooking and prevent from burning.

* finally, **kashi halwa** / **ash gourd halwa recipe** tastes great when served warm.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/ash-gourd-halwa-kashi-halwa/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/ash-gourd-halwa-kashi-halwa/)
</Note>