PREPARATION

1. Take 800 grams ash gourd and peel the ash gourd, remove the seeds and the soft, fibrous portion.

2. Cut into large thick slices.

3. Prick well with a fork all over.

4. In a bowl, add 2 litres water, 45 milliliters lemon juice and mix it well.

5. Add the pieces in it.

6. Soak for 20 minutes.

7. Drain pieces and wash thoroughly, squeezing out water and rinsing again so that no trace of lime remains.

8. Boil enough water to take in the pumpkin pieces, add the pieces to it and cook till soft and transparent.

9. Take a pan, add 600 grams sugar, 400 milliliters water stir well.

10. Bring it to a boil.

11. Add the pieces in it and mix it well.

12. Bring it to a boil.

13. Cook for about 2 - 5 minutes.

14. Rest the pieces in syrup for 7 - 8 hours.

15. Now, place the path pieces separately and dry for overnight.

16. Serve or refrigerate.

Paan Petha

Servings - 4 - 5

INGREDIENTS

Milk - 1.5 litres

Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons

Water - 500 milliliters

Powdered sugar - 35 grams

Saffron - 1/2 teaspoon

Pistachios - 2 tablespoons

Cardamom powder - 1/4 teaspoon

Ash gourd - 1 kilogram

Water -

Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons

Water - 2.5 litres

Organic food color - 1/2 teaspoon

Sugar - 620 grams

Water - 400 milliliters

Cloves

Silver leaf