Ginger halwa protects you from cold and cough. Note its easy recipe

Lucknow| There are many hot food options available during the winter season, but are they all good for your health? No! In such a situation,  we are going to tell you about a spice which not only attracts your taste but also takes special care of your health in winter. Yes, we are talking about ginger. Ginger has many medicinal properties which increase your immunity, provide relief from cold and cough and keep digestion healthy.

If you also find the taste of ginger bitter or astringent, then do not worry because today we will tell you how you can make such a delicious ginger pudding (Ginger Halwa Recipe) which is also a lot of fun to eat. The special thing is that the bitterness of ginger will not be felt at all in this halwa and its taste will be so wonderful that you will keep licking your fingers. Let’s find out.

Ingredients for making ginger pudding
500g ginger
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup desi ghee
1/4 cup cashew nuts
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup raisins
1 pinch cardamom powder
1 pinch of saffron

Method of making ginger pudding
1. First of all, peel and wash the ginger and cut it into thick pieces.
2. Now heat desi ghee in a pan and add ginger pieces to it and fry until it turns golden.
3. After this, add milk to roasted ginger and cook on medium flame. Keep stirring occasionally so that the milk does not curdle.
4. Then when the milk remains half, add sugar and mix well.
5. Now cook this mixture until the milk dries completely and the ginger melts and becomes soft.
6. Now add cashews, almonds and raisins to it and mix well.
7. Finally add cardamom powder and saffron and mix.
8. Take out the halwa in a plate and serve it hot. If you want, you can garnish it with almonds and pistachios.

Keep these things in mind
1. While frying ginger, use low flame so that it does not burn.
2. Cook the milk until it dries completely so that the pudding becomes thick.
3. You can also add other dry fruits as per your choice.
4. If you like sweets more then you can increase the amount of sugar.
5. The pudding can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Why is ginger halwa beneficial?
1. Ginger has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which help in providing relief from problems like cold and cough.
2. Ginger helps in improving digestion and provides relief from problems like indigestion, gas and constipation.
3. Ginger strengthens immunity and protects the body from many types of infections.
4. Ginger has pain relieving properties that relieve headaches, muscle aches and joint pains.