Lauki Ka Halwa
Lauki Ka Halwa is a dessert made with grated bottle gourd, milk and a few spices. This recipe is a popular dish to have during Navratri fasting, as it is gluten-free and vegetarian. It is also a great source of energy, thanks to the bottle gourd. However, people with a dairy or nut allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Dairy Allergy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
124 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
5 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Bottle gourd, elongate, pale green
1 small (400g)
Skimmed Milk
2 cup (500g)
cardamom powder
1 tsp (2g)
Chopped Walnuts
1 tbsp (10g)
Ghee
1 tsp (5g)
Saffron
1 tsp (1g)
Dates
2 pieces (14g)
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and grate Bottlegourd/Lauki and squeeze out the excess water using a muslin cloth or a strainer. Keep aside.
Cooking Steps
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
Add the grated bottle gourd and sauté for 5-7 mins.
Add low fat/skimmed milk to the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes until the milk is reduced and the bottle gourd is soft.
Add cardamom powder, pitted dates and saffron. Stir well and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the halwa thickens.
Add chopped walnuts and mix well.
Serve hot .
Community Reviews & Results
Nitin Saran Menon
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and it turned out so flavorful without using excessive oil. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Harvinder Kumar Joshi
"Making this regularly for dinner, and it was light on digestion while being super quick to cook. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Rohan Lata Pandey
"Making this regularly for dinner, and Lauki Ka Halwa fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Sanjay Saxena
"Prepped this over the weekend, and this version of Lauki Ka Halwa is so much better than restaurant style. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."