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മത്തന്‍ കിടുവ (Mathan Kaddu)

Kerala · India · Alappuzha, Kerala

Sweet pumpkin dessert, cooked with jaggery and ghee.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Serves
4

Ingredients

  • 500 g pumpkin
  • 100 g jaggery
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cardamom

Method

  1. Peel and cube pumpkin, cook until soft.
  2. Add melted jaggery and cook until thick.
  3. Stir in coconut milk, ghee, and cardamom.
  4. Simmer till desired thickness achieved.

Chef's tips

  • Ensure pumpkin is fully cooked.
  • Use fresh ghee for best flavor.
Recipe by Food Pulse Editors · worldofjoy.com/recipes/mathan-kaddu