Would you like to try 'white pumpkin halva'?

Known as ‘kohla’ in Marathi, "white pumpkin is highly nutritious and therapeutic”, food expert Rekha Diwekar wrote on Instagram

“Here is a recipe for halva which can be easily made and stored in the refrigerator for about 15 days,” she wrote on Instagram

Ingredients: White pumpkin, sugar, elaichi/nutmeg (as per your choice)

Recipe-Take white pumpkin, remove the skin, and grate it (don’t throw water)

Mix with sugar (Add one bowl of sugar for 5 bowls of grated pumpkin) and heat till it becomes almost dry (not completely dry)

Add elaichi powder/nutmeg powder. Add dry fruits if you want

“No khava, milk should be added so that it remains in good condition for a longer time,” she said, adding: “You can eat just like that or with roti.”