Spaghetti Squash Halwa

ngredients

• Spaghetti Squash - 1 (medium size, about 1 lb) 
• Sugar - 1/2 cup 
• Milk - 1/4 cup
• Ghee - 2 tbsp
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp (or use 2 crushed cardamom)
• Chopped cashews or almonds or any other nuts - 2-3 tbsp (for garnishing) 

Preparation

1. First cut the squash lengthwise into half. Scoop out all the seeds and the fibrous part inside.
2. Now you have to cook the squash till soft. You can either pressure cook it for 4-5 whistles or microwave it for about 10-13 minutes. You can also bake it in a 350 degree F (180 degree C) oven for 1 hour. 
3. Once the vegetable is cooked, scoop the flesh using a fork. You will see that the flesh automatically separates into thin strands similar to noodles.
4. You can use these spaghetti squash strands to make kheer or add a seasoning and serving as a quick sabzi. For now, let's make Spaghetti squash halwa!!!

   Method

   1. Take 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Toast the nuts till golden brown and remove it.
   2. Add the scooped out spaghetti squash strands and saute for a minute.
   3. Add the milk and sugar. Cook till all the liquid gets absorbed.
   4. Add another tbsp of ghee and cook till the mixture moves as a single mass without sticking to the pan. You can also see a sheen as the ghee will start oozing out.
   5. At this stage add the cardamom powder and toasted nuts. Mix once and switch off. 
   Is there anyone else out there who enjoys eating warm halwa topped with some cold vanilla ice cream!!! Yummy!!!