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Lauki Halwa (Bottle Gourd Halwa)
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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 500 g lauki peeled and grated
  • 500 ml milk whole
  • 4 tbsp ghee
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 2 tbsp nuts Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios, chopped
  • pinch saffron soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk, strands

Instructions

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  1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee over medium heat.
  2. Add the grated lauki and sauté until it softens and the moisture evaporates, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. In another pan, heat the milk and let it simmer until it reduces to half its volume.
  4. Once the milk has reduced, add it to the cooked lauki. Stir well and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Add sugar and cardamom powder to the mixture. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
  6. In a separate small pan, heat the remaining ghee and roast the chopped nuts until they turn golden brown.
  7. Add the roasted nuts and saffron-soaked milk to the halwa mixture. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. 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 Information

Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 219mg (5%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Vitamin D 1µg (5%) Calcium 165mg (17%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 219mg 5%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Calcium 165mg 17%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.