Lauki Halwa (Bottle Gourd Halwa)
This traditional dessert showcases the perfect blend of sweetness and richness. Made with a popular vegetable, this dish is flavored with aromatic spices and nuts, creating a delightful treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 500 g Lauki peeled and grated
- 500 ml Whole Milk
- 4 tbsp Ghee
- 100 g Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
- 2 tbsp Chopped Nuts Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios
- pinch Saffron Strands soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee over medium heat.
- Add the grated lauki and sauté until it softens and the moisture evaporates, about 15-20 minutes.
- In another pan, heat the milk and let it simmer until it reduces to half its volume.
- Once the milk has reduced, add it to the cooked lauki. Stir well and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add sugar and cardamom powder to the mixture. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
- In a separate small pan, heat the remaining ghee and roast the chopped nuts until they turn golden brown.
- Add the roasted nuts and saffron-soaked milk to the halwa mixture. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Lauki Halwa is ready to serve. Garnish with more chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavour, you can also add a few drops of rose water or kewra water.
Adjust the sugar quantity according to your taste preference.
Lauki Halwa can be served warm or cold, as per your preference.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 219mgFibre: 0.4gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 0.1mgVitamin D: 1µgCalcium: 165mgIron: 0.2mg
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