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# Papaya Halwa Recipe
## Step-by-step
firstly, peel the skin off papaya and remove the seeds.
roughly chop the ripened papaya.
grind to a smooth puree without adding any water.
transfer the papaya puree to a large bowl.
add ½ cup custard powder, ¾ cup sugar, and 2 cup milk.
whisk and mix well making sure everything is well combined.
now transfer the papaya mixture to a large kadai.
keep stirring continuously, keeping the flame on medium.
after 5 minutes, the mixture will start to thicken.
now add 2 tbsp ghee and continue to cook.
keep adding ghee in batches making sure the mixture is cooked uniformly.
keep stirring until the mixture will start to hold shape and separate the pan.
transfer the mixture to a tray.
level up making sure it is of uniform thickness.
rest for 1 hour or until the dessert is set well.
cut into the shape of your choice and roll into desiccated coconut.
finally, enjoy **papaya halwa** for a week when stored in the refrigerator.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, make sure to adjust the amount of sugar depending on the sweetness of the papaya.
* also, you can replace custard powder with corn flour, however, custard powder gives a nice flavor to halwa.
* additionally, cook the mixture really well, or else the halwa will be sticky.
* finally, **papaya halwa recipe** tastes great when served chilled.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/papaya-halwa-recipe-papaya-jelly-sweet/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/papaya-halwa-recipe-papaya-jelly-sweet/)
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