Name: Lauki Halwa / Bottlegourd Fudge recipe by manju shah at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Lauki / Bottle gourd (finely grated) - 1 cup; Ghee / Clarified butter - 1 - 1/2 tablespoons; Condensed Milk - 1/4 cup or 4 tablespoons; Milk - 2 tablespoons; Cardamom (crushed) - 2; Raisins - 15; Green Food color (optional) - 2-3 drops; Chopped almonds (to garnish) - 1 tablespoon

ABOUT Lauki Halwa / Bottlegourd Fudge RECIPE

Lauki Halwa is a famous Indian delicacy. It looks royal and making it is so easy. No fuss yet mind blowing dessert to end a nice meal.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Lauki / Bottle gourd (finely grated) - 1 cup
Ghee / Clarified butter - 1 - 1/2 tablespoons
Condensed Milk - 1/4 cup or 4 tablespoons
Milk - 2 tablespoons
Cardamom (crushed) - 2
Raisins - 15
Green Food color (optional) - 2-3 drops
Chopped almonds (to garnish) - 1 tablespoon

Instructions

In a non stick pan, heat ghee. Add raisins and fry for a few seconds. Remove and set aside.
In the remaining ghee, add grated lauki and fry for 8-10 minutes or till water evaporates and the raw smell goes.
Add condensed milk and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes. Add milk and mix again. Cook for 2 more minutes. Add crushed cardamom, food color and fried raisins. Mix again and cook till the halwa gets thick.
Serve warm or cold, garnished with chopped almonds.
Add 6 tbsp sugar, (or adjust to taste) mix again. Add crushed cardamom and dried fruits. Cook till thick.

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