Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pumpkin, grated | 760 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Raisins | 35 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 60 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 80 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1.5 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Whole cow milk | 500 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the grated pumpkin finely so it cooks to an even texture.
- Warm half the ghee in a heavy pan and cook the main ingredient slowly until its raw aroma fades.
- Add the milk and raisins; simmer, stirring often, until absorbed.
- Stir in the jaggery and remaining ghee; cook until the mixture gathers softly from the pan.
- Finish with crushed cardamom and serve warm in small portions.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian halwa and sheera tradition)
Pumpkin Halwa is a slow-cooked festive sweet, best treated as a modest accompaniment rather than a main meal. Vata: serve warm and soft. Pitta: reduce sweetener and emphasize cardamom. Kapha: take the smallest portion and reduce ghee if preparing at home.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Pumpkin Halwa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (239g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 100 kcal | 241 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.3 g | 29.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Total Fat | 5.3 g | 12.8 g |
| Calcium | 60.2 mg | 144.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.15 mg | 2.76 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.4 mg | 36.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 62.1 mg | 148.8 mg |
| Potassium | 314 mg | 752 mg |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 36 mg |
| Zinc | 0.35 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4.8 mg | 11.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 271.7 µg | 650.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.70 mg | 1.67 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.1 µg | 2.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.11 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.37 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 8.5 µg | 20.3 µg |
| Choline | 11.5 mg | 27.5 mg |
