It is hard to resist this mouthwatering sweet dish.

The Doodhi Halwa, made with grated bottle gourd (Lauki), is a delicious way to end a meal.

Doodhi Halwa

Ingredients

• 1 kg doodhi/ lauki (peeled and grated)
• 4 cups milk
• 250 gm sugar
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 1 cup almonds (blanched and sliced)
• 2 tbsp rosewater
• 1 tsp ground elaichi
• 1 nutmeg (grated)

Method

• In a wide bottomed pan, cook doodhi, milk and sugar on low-medium flame for about an hour, stirring constantly.
• Add rosewater and half the almonds.
• Add ghee. Mix well.
• Garnish with remaining almonds and elaichi powder.
• Allow it to cool and refrigerate it.
• Serve in small bowls.

Photograph Courtesy: Harsha K R/Wikimedia Commons

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