Bottle gourd Halwa

Bottle gourd or lauki ka halwa is a very a delicious dessert prepared during festivals, especially during Navratri fasting.It is a rich, creamy delicacy prepared using bottle gourd, thickened milk and sugar.

 

Lauki also known as bottle gourd is a vegetable which is not liked by most kids but this Lauki halwa is a way to give them a healthy delight. It has a wonderful colour and delicious taste.

Today I will be sharing lauki halwarecipe which is made by thickened milk.

              

Bottle gourd Halwa

Recipe

Ingredients

2 big Lauki or bottle gourds

2 litres milk

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup ghee

2 cardamoms

dry fruits chopped

Procedure

1. Peel the gourd peel and remove its skin and middle white portion.

2. Grate the bottle gourd. Squeeze it and remove excess water.

3. Take a kadhai or pan and add ghee when it is hot.

4. Add the grated gourd and keep stirring till it becomes soft and dry. Add sugar and cardamom powder. Cook for 10-15 mins. Keep stirring.

5. Remove from flame.

6.In a heavy bottom pan add the milk and cook till it is reduce to half. 

7. Add the cooked gourd and mix.

8. Keep stirring until it is thick and leaves sides(does not stick). Remove from flame

9. Add the chopped dry fruits over it.

10.  Enjoy hot or cold halwa as per your choice.