Beetroot Halwa

Ingredients:

• 1 kg beetroot
• 1 1/2 litre milk
• 400-500 gm sugar
• elaichi powder (cardomon)
• saffron few flakes
• 1 tbsp ghee

Method:

• Peel and grate beetroot
• Put milk and dudhi in a heavy saucepan. 
• Boil till thick, stirring occassionally. Once it starts thickening, stir continuously. 
• Add sugar and cook further till thickens. 
• Add ghee, elaichi, saffron and colour. 
• Stir on low heat till the mixture collects in a soft ball or the ghee oozes out. 
• Serve hot, decorated with a chopped almond or pista.