83. WATERMELON (TARBOOZ ) RIND HALWA

INGREDIENTS
1. Watermelon (Tarbooz) rind Only white portion
2. Besan (Bengal gram flour) 1tbsp
3. Sooji (Semolina)  1tbsp 
4. Ghee (Clarified Butter) 1 tbsp 
5. Sugar 2 tbsp
6. Dry Fruits (Almond blanched and sliced & Kishmish (Raisins)  1/4 cup
7. Chhoti elaichi (green cardamom) powder 2 pinch

METHOD
1. Dry roast Sooji & Besan together till golden brown and keep aside.
2. Peel off green skin from watermelon rind and grate, chop or mince the white portion.
3. Cook grated/minced rind in a pan/ karhai till it is cooked and almost dries up. 
4. Add ghee and roasted besan & Sooji and mix well. Also add kishmish and almond slivers and keep stirring it ensuring that it does not get burnt.  

5. When it dries up fully add sugar and elaichi powder.

TIPs & TRICKS
1. I have tried to keep sugar and ghee on the lower side as this blog is for healthy heart-diabetic friendly dishes. One may increase the quantity of oil and sugar as per one's taste.
2. Adding a cup of grated khoa towards the end will add to the taste manifold.  

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