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Vegetarian/Vegan
South Asian
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Vegan/Vegan friendly
Vegetarian
Gluten-free friendly
Pakistani Pumpkin Pudding

4

15 mins

Sweet, fragrant and gently spiced with cardamom, this traditional halwa turns humble pumpkin into a rich, golden treat. Serve it warm with toasted almonds for a pudding that tastes far more indulgent than it is.

Ingredients
  • 1 butternut squash or small pumpkin (around 750g peeled), grated
  • 1 tbsp butter (or coconut oil)
  • 200ml semi-skimmed milk (or soya milk)
  • 80g skimmed milk powder (or 250g ricotta or 200ml soya milk) 
  • 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 25g flaked almonds (or cashews)
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
Needed kitchenware

A food processor with a grating attachment makes grating the squash much quicker.

Instructions

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Melt the butter in a large non-stick pan over a medium heat. Add the squash and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring often, until soft and most of the moisture has gone.

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Stir in the milk and cardamom, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the milk is absorbed.

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Stir in the milk powder and honey. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and the mixture comes away from the sides of the pan.

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Serve warm, scattered with the almonds.

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Storage information

Leave to cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve cold, or reheat with a splash of milk until piping hot. Freeze in portions for up to 3 months and defrost overnight in the fridge.

Tip

Lower fat: Use 1 tsp butter, skimmed milk and half the almonds. For vegan option, serve with additional soya yoghurt for protein.

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One-pan
Batch-cook friendly
Freezer-friendly
Budget-friendly
Family-friendly

Abbi

Head Chef

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