Parwal Ki Mithai Recipe | Bhojpuri Mithai Dessert

Ingredients

• 12 medium-sized parwal (pointed gourd)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup khoya (mawa, dried milk solids)
• 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
• 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron strands (soaked in 1 tablespoon warm milk)
• 1 tablespoon silver leaf (varak, optional for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon chopped candied cherries (optional for garnish)