Saturday 29 September 2012

Dudhi (Doodhi) Halwa | Lauki halwa | bottlegoud pudding

Dudhi halwa is a north indian sweet dish prepared from grated doodhi(also known as bottle gourd or lauki) cooked with sugar, ghee and spices like cardamom. A delicious dessert dish which can be served as a snack or after meal sweet!



 Ingredients

1 cups grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1 cup milk
2 tbsp milk powder
2 tbsp condensed milk (milkmaid)
3/4 cups sugar
2 tsp butter
1 tsp elaichi powder
 a few saffron (kesar) strands (optional)
5 almonds (badam) + 5 cashew













Method:

1.Grate dudhi & Squeeze out excess water from the bottle gourd.
2.Heat a deep kadhai add ghee and add the grated bottle gourd and saute till it turns translucent.
3.Add the sugar and milk, mix well and simmer for 10 minutes. Add milk powder & condensed milk &  mix well .
4.Cook till the bottle gourd becomes dry and cooked, using milk is required, while stirring frequently.
5.Add the  dry fruits ,elaichi powder,kesar and mix well.
6.Garnish with cashew & badam slice .
7.Serve hot or cold as per your taste .

Tip:

You can refrigerate the dudhi halwa & store it for 15 days .

You can add pinch of green food colour if you want to above halva

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