Lauki Ka Halwa (Bottle Gourd Halwa) is a rich and traditional Indian dessert that is not only delicious but also healthy. This halwa is prepared using grated bottle gourd, milk, sugar, ghee, and dry fruits, making it a perfect sweet dish for festivals, family gatherings, and special occasions. Its soft texture, nutty crunch, and aroma of cardamom and saffron make it truly irresistible.
Ingredients (for Lauki Ka Halwa)
Bottle gourd (lauki) – 1 kg (peeled, deseeded, and grated)
Full cream milk – 1 liter
Ghee (clarified butter) – 4 to 5 tbsp
Sugar – 200 to 250 g (adjust to taste)
Khoya/Mawa – 150 g (optional, for richness)
Cashews – 10 to 12 (chopped)
Almonds – 10 to 12 (sliced)
Pistachios – 7 to 8 (for garnish)
Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
Saffron strands – 7 to 8 (soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk)
Lauki Ka Halwa Kaise Banate Hain (Step-by-Step Method)
1. Prepare the bottle gourd
Peel the lauki, remove seeds, and grate it finely.
2. Cook in milk
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan, add milk and grated lauki, and cook on low flame until the milk reduces by half.
3. Add ghee and khoya
Stir in ghee and cook well. Add khoya (mawa) for a rich and creamy texture.
4. Sweeten the halwa
Mix in sugar and stir continuously until well blended. Add cardamom powder and saffron milk for flavor.
5. Add dry fruits
Toss in cashews, almonds, and pistachios. Mix well for extra crunch.
6. Serve hot or chilled
Your Lauki Ka Halwa is ready! Enjoy it warm for comfort or chilled for a refreshing taste.