Recipes
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Lauki Ka Halwa 🥒🍯🌼 (Low Calorie, Guilt Free)
By Faizan Khan
⏳ Prep Time: 30 minute
28 Jun 2023
2023-06-28T12:26:12.000Z
5.11
Nutritional Overview
Calories
511 kcal
Protein
15 gm
Carbs
52 gm
Fats
27 gm
Ingredients
500g grated bottle gourd (lauki)
200ml low-fat milk 🥛
15g ghee (clarified butter) 🧈
20g chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios) 🥜
1 tsp cardamom powder 🍃, 1 small piece of cinnamon
1-2 tbsp honey/stevia/sugar-free for sweetness 🍯
Pinch of saffron strands (optional) 🌼
Two pinches of salt 🧂
Method
Step 1
Heat ghee in a pan 🍳 and add grated bottle gourd. Sauté on medium heat until it softens and releases water. 🥒💦 Pro tip: Add pinches of salt to quicken the water release process.
Step 2
Add low-fat milk to the pan and mix well. Cook for a few minutes until the mixture thickens. 🥛⏰
Step 3
Add chopped nuts, cinnamon, and cardamom powder to the pan. Mix everything together. 🥜🍃
Step 4
Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about - minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to blend. ⏲️🔁
Step 5
Add honey/stevia/sugar-free for sweetness, adjusting the amount according to your taste preferences. Mix well. 🍯✨
Step 6
Optional: Soak saffron strands in a little warm milk and add it to the halwa for enhanced flavor and a beautiful color. 🌼🥛
Step 7
Cook for a few more minutes until the halwa reaches the desired consistency. It should be thick and creamy. ⏰🍮
Step 8
Remove from heat and garnish with some extra chopped nuts on top. Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy! 😋🍽️
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