ಚೀನಿಕಾಯಿ ಸಿಹಿ / Pumpkin Sweet- Diwali special

Happy Diwali to everyone. I am back after a week with a new special recipe for you all. This sweet is one of the special sweets of Diwali. I thought of sharing it first as its a very new and special recipe for me, and usually prepared in Sagara  side during Diwali festival. But, you do not have to wait until next Diwali . You can prepare it any time. I am planing to  prepare this for next get together at our place as most of the people do not know;). Cheenikaayi is nothing but Pumpkin or Sihikumbala kaayi (in kannada). I should thank my co-sis Jyoti Kattinakere for this great recipe.. This sweet is a very simple, very tasty and doesn't consume much time. Give it a try. Do not wait for a year ha!! Have fun..

Preparation time: 30 min
Servings: 5


Ingredients:

• 4 cups  peeled small cubed Pumpkin
• 1 cup Jaggery ( See the note)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1cup freshly grated Coconut
• 1/2 tsp Elachi/ Cardamom powder 

Method:

• Take Jaggary and Pumpkin cubes in a pan. Add about 1/4 cup of water and salt. Cook for about 15-20 min or until Pumpkin gets soft. 
• Now add grated Coconut and Cardamom powder. Mix well and cook for another 5 mins with continuous stirring.
• Serve with Ghee.
• Is it not a simple recipe?

Note:
Taste the jaggary before you use. Because Jaggary will be salty some times. If the Jaggary is salty do not add extra salt especially who use Acchu bella.