Lauki Halwa (Bottle Gourd Dessert)
Lauki halwa is a rich and comforting Indian dessert made by slow-cooking grated bottle gourd with milk, ghee, sugar, and nuts. Creamy, mildly sweet, and perfect for special occasions
Ingredients
- 3 cup bottle gourd (grated)
- 1½ litres full-cream milk
- 3 tablespoon ghee
- 6 tablespoon sugar
- 30 g almonds (sliced)
- 20 g pistachios (sliced)
Instructions
- First, heat a frying pan and add 3 tablespoons of ghee.
- Once the ghee melts, add the grated bottle gourd. Cook while stirring continuously until all the moisture dries up.
- When the water has completely evaporated and a pleasant aroma starts coming, add the full-cream milk. Cook while stirring on low to medium flame for 50–60 minutes.
- When the milk thickens to about 80%, add the sugar, sliced almonds, and sliced pistachios. Cook while stirring on medium flame for 7–8 minutes.
- After 7–8 minutes, turn off the flame and serve the delicious bottle gourd pudding.
Notes
- Always taste the bottle gourd before cooking to avoid bitterness.
- Use full-cream milk for the best creamy texture.
- Stir frequently, especially during the final stage, to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal