Indian name: Alu ka halwa
Properties of potato
Taste: Madhur (sweet)
Quality: Guru (heavy)
Post-digestive effect: Madhur (sweet)

Medicinal Properties of Tulasyadi phanta:
It strengthens the body and helps to increase weight. It is rejuvenating and aphrodisiac in nature. It increases fat if taken in excessive quantities. So obese persons should take this in moderation. This recipe is difficult to digest, and can cause indigestion in people who have low digestive fire.

Dosha Analysis:
It pacifies vata and pitta dosha. It increases kapha dosha. Potato itself increases pitta dosha, but the milk and sugar in this recipe pacifies pitta, if taken moderately. People of vata constitution and thin persons can consume this without difficulty.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg potatoes
• 1/2 litre milk
• 1/4 kg sugar
• 1 tsp elaichi powder
• Almonds (sliced)

Preparation:

Boil the potatoes. Peel and mash them. Pour the milk into a pan and boil for three minutes. Stir it. Add the sugar and stir again. Add the potatoes. Add the elaichi powder. Put in a plate, decorate with sliced almonds and serve.

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