Apple Halwa

" An Apple A Day, Keeps Doctor Away", it's an old proverb and an ultimate fact.
I want to show you the truth behind this proverb..............

Nutritional facts of Apple :

Apples are full of a fibre called pectin - Pectin is classed as a soluble, fermentable and viscous fibre, a combination that gives it a huge list of health benefits, like for heart health, digestive health and cancer protection.
Leading dietary source of boron, for bone health
Contains Vitamin C
Contains heart-healthy potassium
A great source of Anti-oxidants, the disease-fighting compounds, which helps prevent and repair oxidation damage that happens during normal cell activity

So eating an apple a day can give you following benefits :

You will get whiter and heathier teeth
It decreases your risk of diabetes
The soluble fibre found in apples binds with fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you
Its high fibre helps you get healthier heart
It will control your weight
It detoxifies your liver very easily
Red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin which helps boost and fortify your immune system, especially when you're stressed out.
You should include apple in your diet when you have diarrhea. Also helps to prevent constipation, as a high fibre food
Its antioxidant property helps to fight all kinds of cancer.

I love apples and have it everyday. My kids have kind of love-hate relationship with apples. One day they will eat, other day not. So, to include apple in their diet, I find various ways. They love sweets, so I made this dessert quite often for them and they love it. I can assure you that any apple hater will love this finger-licking Apple Halwa. It's quite easy-to-make and absolutely helathy. Add sweetner according to your taste.

You need :

Red Apples : 5, peeled, deseeded and cubed
Ghee(clarified butter) : 1 tblsp.
Condensed milk : 100 ml.
Sugar : 2-3 tblsp.
Cardamom powder :1 tsp.
Slivered Almonds : 1/2 cup

How To :

Heat a non-stick pan, add ghee, add chopped apples and nicely coat them with ghee. Keep stirring until apple turn soft and do not let them burn or turn brown.
Transfer them to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, if needed add very little milk to make a smooth paste.
Now transfer the apple paste to the pan again. Add condensed milk and keep stirring until all moisture gone. Add sugar if needed and keep stirring continuously.
When it doesn't stick to the pan anymore, it's done. It hardly takes 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and add cardamom powder. Mix thoroughly and finally add slivered almonds. Mix and serve in room temperature.