Lauki Ka Halwa / Bottle Gourd Halwa لوکی کا حلوہ

Lauki Ka Halwa is a very tasty and nutritious dessert.

Lauki Ka Halwa/ Lauki ka Halva

Ingredients:

• Lauki/Bottle Gourd  4
• Sugar  1 cup
• Ghee/Desi Ghee/butter  3/4 cup
• Cardamom green seeds 1/2 teaspoon
• Coconut slices 1 tablespoon
• Almond soaked and peeled   1 tablespoon
• Raisin 1 tablespoon
• Pistachio 1 tablespoon
• Green Food Colours 1 small pinch
• Khoya 1/2 cup
• Silver Foils for garnish

Procedure:

• Prepare lauki by peeling and then grating.
• Cook in a pan on medium flame and occasional stiring to remove most of the water, 1-2 hours.
• When most of the water evaporate, add ghee and stir and fry for 5-10 minutes.
• Then add sugar and colour and cook for 10-15 more minutes.
• Add nuts and stir and cook for 2-3 minutes then add khoya and remove from flame.
• Remove in serving bowl/plate and decorate with silver foils.
• Delicious Lauki Ka Halwa is ready to serve.
• This dessert is for 5-6 serving