Halwa-in-a-Hurry

Here is a quick way to make Halwa if you're in a bind. Halwa is a North Indian/Middle Eastern dish.

Ingredients

4 small or 2 big zucchinis(green)
8 oz of ricotta cheese
pinch of cardamom powder
blanched almonds
2 table spoons of sugar
1/2 a stick of butter

Peel and grate the zucchinis. Make sure they are tender and not old or overripe.
Put them in a microwave-safe bowl and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir it as you add the ricotta cheese, the butter and sugar.
These days, I use fructose instead of sugar because then my diabetic friends can still eat
it without fear.
Microwave for another 10 minutes, but take it out every 2-3 minutes and re-stir.
Let it cool and add the cardamom powder and almonds on top for a garnish.
Done.