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Celebrate Navratri With This Melt-In-Mouth Lauki Halwa
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Celebrate Navratri With This Melt-In-Mouth
Lauki Halwa

37 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
8
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
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Navratri is the time for food that’s both pure and soulful, and lauki ka halwa fits right into that theme. This melt-in-your-mouth Indian dessert is crafted from grated bottle gourd, slowly cooked in milk and ghee, and sweetened with sugar. Finished off with a handful of nuts, it’s a simple yet decadent treat that ensures your festive fast is both wholesome and joyful.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 cupsLauki (Bottle Gourd) (peeled & grated)
2 cupsFull Cream Milk
½ cupSugar (adjust to taste)
3 tbspGhee
½ tspCardamom Powder
8–10 Cashews (chopped)
8–10 (sliced)Almonds
2 tbspRaisins

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prep

Start by peeling and grating the lauki. Make sure to squeeze out any excess water.

 

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Roast

In a pan, heat some ghee, toss in the grated lauki, and sauté it until the raw smell fades away.

 

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Cook

Pour in the milk, give it a good stir, and let it simmer on medium heat until the lauki softens and the milk thickens a bit.

 

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Sweeten

Stir in the sugar, mix everything well, and cook until the halwa reaches a nice thick consistency.

 

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Add flavour and serve

Next, add in the cardamom powder, cashews, almonds, and raisins. Gently mix it all together and serve it hot or warm.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prep
10 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Roast
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cook
15 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Sweeten
5 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Add flavour and serve
2 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve halwa in little silver katoris or charming clay bowls to create a festive vibe. 

 

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Pairing Instructions

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Enjoy lauki halwa with singhare puris and a refreshing glass of masala chaas for a fulfilling fasting meal.

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts on top for that perfect crunch.

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