Courgette Halwa is a modern Fusion recipe for a classic sweet (candy) or snack of courgette (zucchini) flesh cooked with milk, spices and nuts until thick that's set and decorated with edible silver leaf, watermelon seeds and rose petals and which makes and excellent treat for Diwali, Halloween or Eid. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Fusion version of: Courgette Halwa.
Finely grate the courgettes then combine in a large, non-stick, pan with the milk, cardamom seeds and sultanas. Place over gently heat and slowly bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until the courgette is tender and almost all the liquid has evaporated (stir more frequently as the mixture thickens).
Stir in the butter, sugar, nuts and rosewater then take off the heat and spread the halwa in a shallow pan. Garnish with the silver leaf, watermelon seeds and rose petals then set aside to cool.
When cooled to room temperature, transfer to the refrigerator and chill over night then cut into squares and serve.
