Lauki or Dudhi (Bottle Gourd) Ka Halwa ....Diwali Special

Diwali or the Festival of Lights. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It is celebrated in October or November each year. So what is Diwali without Diwali Food or Sweets. While talking about Diwali Recipes, the first thing that comes to mind is Diwali Sweets or Mithai which include Diwali Sweets like Gulab Jamun, Kaju Katli, Soan Papdi, Barfi and Gajar ka Halwa. So let's try this Lauki or Dudhi (Bottle Gourd) ka Halwa which is similar to the Gajar ka Halwa. You may not like Lauki ki sabzi, like me, but you will surely like this Lauki or Dudhi (Bottle Gourd) Ka Halwa. It is quite easy to prepare and at the same time it is a very nutritious dish. The main ingredients are Lauki or Dudhi (Bottle Gourd), Milk, Khoya, Sugar, Ghee and Dry fruit. Let's prepare this Lauki or Dudhi (Bottle Gourd) Ka Halwa and let's make this Diwali bright and happy.



Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 4-5
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Lunch, Dinner or Tea Time
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients:

2 Cups Lauki or Dudhi (Bottle Gourd) (peeled and grated)
1 Cup Milk
2 tbsp Ghee
1 Cup Khoya or Mawa (broken into small pieces)
1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
1/2 Cup Sugar (as per taste)
6-8 Almonds (thinly sliced)
6-8 Pistachios (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp Rose water or Kewra water

Methods of Cooking:

1) Take a non-stick pan, heat the ghee on medium heat. Then add grated lauki or Dudhi (Bottle Gourd). Cook for 10-12 minutes or till all the moisture from Lauki or Dudhi (Bottle Gourd) is evaporated, keep stirring occasionally.

2) When it will reduce in size and becomes soft, then add milk and bring it to a boil and cook on high flame, do stir in between and scrape the sides and the bottom of the pan, until all the milk is evaporated.

3) When the milk is reduced and all the moisture is evaporated, then add sugar and cook for some times, as the sugar melts, it will again become watery or runny. So, keep cooking and stirring at this stage, until all the water is gone.

4) Now, add Khoya or Mawa, cardamom powder, Rose water or Kewra water, sliced almonds and pistachios, mix well, cook for 30 seconds or until all the moisture is evaporated.

5) Turn off the flame and transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish with some almond and pistachio. Yours delicious Lauki or Dudhi (Bottle gourd) Ka Halwa is ready. Serve hot or chilled. As shown in the picture.

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