Papaya Halwa(পেপের হালুয়া)

Ingredients :

1. Ripen papaya-1
2. Sugar-1 cup(according to papaya's sweetness)
3. Milk-1 cup
4. Dry milk powder-4 Tbs
5. Cardamom-4 pieces
6. Saffron-1 pinch(optional)
7. Raisin-10-12 pieces
8. Almond-10 pieces

Procedure :

1. Peel and cut papaya into small pieces.
2. Boil the papaya with milk. Boil it until milk evaporates and then cool it down and mash it to make a fine paste. Keep it aside.
3. Heat ghee in a pan. Add cardamom and stir. After 1 minute add papaya paste and stir.
4. Now add sugar and stir occasionally. When halwa starts to become thick add milk powder and stir continuously.
5. Prepare the mixture of saffron with 2 Tbs water.And add that to the halwa and stir continuously until it comes to a thick consistency that does not stick on the pan.
6. Add almond and raisin and mix well.
7. Then transfer it to the serving dish and garnish with some nuts and raisin. Enjoy!