Lauki Halwa

A lip-smacking dessert with all the goodness of Lauki !!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Cups Lauki/ Bottle Gourd/ Doodhi, grated finely
• 1/2 Lt Milk
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 2 Tbspn Ghee
• 1 Tspn Cardamom Powder
• 8-10 Cashews
• 8-10 Raisins
• 8-10 Almonds, sliced 

METHOD

• Boil the milk for about 10-15 minutes. Keep aside.
• Peel the lauki and grate it finely. Try to use lauki with less seeds.
• Heat the ghee in a pan and add the cashews and almonds. Saute. Add the raisins and saute till raisins puff up, indicating that they are cooked.
• Add the grated lauki and saute. Stir frequently as it tends to stick to the bottom of the vessel and burn.
• Saute till the lauki turns soft. Add the previously boiled milk and mix well. Stir frequently.
• Cook till the milk almost evaporates. Add sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well and cook for another 8-10 minutes.
• Lauki halwa is ready. Can be enjoyed hot as well as cold.