Ingredients:
· 1 papaya medium-sized, semi-ripe and chopped
· 2-3tbsp oil
· 4-5tbsp sugar or as required
· 2-3 green cardamoms, powdered
· 2tbsp almond powder or milk powder
· 12-15 halved cashews

Method:
Rinse the papaya and slice it. Remove the seeds and the pith from the top. Peel the slices. Then chop the papaya slices, finely. You could also grate the papaya if its semi-ripe. Heat oil in a wok or pan. Add the finely chopped papaya. Stir and cook on a low flame for about 14-15 minutes. Keep on stirring occasionally. The fruit will release its juices, change colour and loose its opacity.

At this point, add sugar and then stir to combine. Continue to cook for further 18-20 minutes on a low heat. By now the oil will begin to separate. Add ground almonds and stir. Cook for five to six minutes more till the whole papaya halwa has gotten together and become one whole. Add cashews and cook for one to two minutes more. Serve papaya halwa warm or refrigerate and serve as a cold dessert.