PUMPKIN KHEER aka MATHANGA PAYASAM

                                           Chilled desserts in this summer are really like an oasis in the desert.in this weather we crave for chilled items every time.............we even have an aversion towards hot food..............pumpkin kheer is really a great choice in all types of weather coz u can eat it cold or hot as your wish.................and this is a great option for kids who dont eat pumpkin when we make curries.........................so try and enjoy............

INGREDIENTS:

PUMPKIN                   -250 GM
MILK                           - 500 ML
SUGAR                         - AS MUCH U LIKE
CARDAMOM PDR      -1 TSP
ALMOND                     -1/2 CUP SOAKED IN WATER
PISTA FOR GARNISHING

METHOD:

1. PRESSURE COOK PUMPKIN WITH LITTLE WATER FOR 1 WHISTLE AND KEEP ASIDE.
2. BOIL MILK IN A NONSTICK PAN
3. MASH THE COOKED PUMPKIN WITH A POTATO MASHER AND ADD TO THE MILK AND STIR
4. GRIND THE SOAKED ALMONDS TO A FINE PASTE
5. ADD THIS TO THE PUMPKIN MILK MIX AND COOK FOR 5 MIN UNTIL MIX BECOMES THICK.
6. ADD SUGAR AND CARDAMOM PDR AND STIR TILL IT IS MIXED WELL
7. REMOVE FROM FIRE
8. GARNISH WITH PISTA
9. CHILL AND SERVE.........................