Leftover watermelon rind halwa
 
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The white rind left after cutting out the juicy pulp of watermelon is full of vitamins, fiber, antioxidants and is good for the skin and immunity as well. The halwa from leftover rind turns out really yummy and flavorful as well.
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Recipe type: Desserts
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • Watermelon rind white flesh grated 1 cup
  • Milk ¾ cup
  • Condensed milk ¼ cup
  • Milk powder 1 Tbsp
  • Slivered Pistachios 4-5
  • Ghee/Clarified Butter 2 Tbsp
Instructions
  1. Getting ready:
  2. Start with cutting watermelon and scooping out red flesh which is used for eating.
  3. Peel off the white rind from the green colored rind and place it separately in a bowl.
  4. Then grate this white rind finely.
  5. Squeeze out the excess water from grated rind atleast twice or thrice.
  6. Chop the dry fruits finely and peel green cardamoms to make powder.
  7. Making:
  8. Heat ghee in a pan or wok and add the grated rind into it. Cover and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Uncover and check the rind after 5 minutes.
  10. Again saute it on high flame for few minutes and keep cooking till it turns golden brown.
  11. When the moisture from rind mixture gets completely evaporated then add milk to it and mix really well.
  12. Next add condensed milk and cook for about few minutes. Add milk powder to it. Keep cooking till it turns really thick.
  13. Add roasted cashews and cardamom powder to it. Stir to mix everything well on low flame.
  14. Serving:
  15. Serve this watermelon rind halwa in a bowl garnished with some chopped cashews. Serve hot or warm.
Recipe by Yummy Tales Of Tummy at https://yummytalesoftummy.com/leftover-watermelon-rind-halwa/