Lauki halwa
Lauki Halwa, also known as Bottle Gourd Halwa or Doodhi Halwa, is a traditional Indian sweet that is rich, creamy, and delicious. Made with grated bottle gourd, milk, sugar, and ghee, this dessert is often flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts. It is a popular festive sweet, enjoyed especially during Diwali, Navratri, and other celebrations.
Equipment
- 1 Grater
- 1 Pan
Ingredients
- 1 medium Lauki / Bottle gourd
- 2 Cups Milk
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Cardamom powder
For garnish
- 1 to 2 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Chironji
- 1 tbsp Chopped Almonds
- 1 tbsp Chopped Cashews
- 1 tbsp Dried rose petals
Instructions
- Cut the lauki (bottle gourd) into half, peel the skin, and grate it.
- Remove and discard the central white portion with seeds.
- Heat ghee in a pan and add the grated lauki.
- Sauté until all the water or moisture evaporates.
- Add milk and cook the lauki until soft.
- Mix in cardamom powder for flavor.
- Continue cooking until the milk is fully absorbed.
- Add sugar; the mixture will release water but will thicken as it cooks.
- Chop almonds and cashews into small pieces.
- Heat ghee in a small pan, roast chironji, then add the chopped nuts.
- Roast on medium flame until golden.
- Garnish the lauki halwa with roasted nuts and chironji.
- Optionally, sprinkle dried rose petals for a festive touch.