Pumpkin is high in vitamins and minerals while being low in calories. It’s also a great source of beta-carotene, a carotenoid that your body converts into vitamin A. Pumpkins contain antioxidants, such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin. These can neutralize free radicals, stopping them from damaging your cells. Pumpkin is a weight-loss friendly food because you can consume more of it than other carb sources — such as rice and potatoes — but still take in fewer calories. Pumpkin is a good source of potassium, vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants, which have been linked to heart health benefits and help keep your skin strong and healthy. It is high in beta-carotene, which acts as a natural sunblock.
If you are just bored of having your pumpkin in the form of pies and soups then here is an interesting, traditional pumpkin recipe you can try. It will fulfil your craving of having some sweet without stressing of weight gain. It can be prepared quick and is very tasty as well as healthy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin (grated)
- 3-4 almonds (chopped)
- 1 pinch cardamom powder
- Low fat milk (few tbsp)
- Stevia
How to make it
- Rinse pumpkin and cut to two. Peel the skin and grate it.
- In a hot pan, add grated pumpkin and fry about 4-5 minutes till the raw smell goes off.
- Pour the milk and add cardamom powder. Cook until the milk is absorbed.
- Add stevia and cook till the sugar melts and the halwa thickens.
- Garnish almonds and serve the pumpkin halwa hot.
- ENJOY!