Lauki ka halwa

Name: Lauki ka halwa
Total time: 5400 s
Yield: 3-4 people
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 2-3 tbs Ghee; 8-10 Badam (Almonds); 8-10 Kaju (Cashew nuts); 8-10 Pista (Pistachio); 8-10 Kishmish (Raisins); 1/2 kg Lauki (Bottle gourd); 1 Cup Doodh (Milk); 1/4 Cup Ghee; 1 Cup Cheeni (Sugar) or to taste; 1 Cup Khoya; 1/4 tsp Elaichi powder (Cardamom powder)

Sharmin Zshan @szrecipes

Karachi

Lauki ka halwa is a traditional Pakistani dessert that is typically prepared during special occasions and festivals. It is a delicious sweet treat with a unique taste and texture that everyone can enjoy!

Sharmin Zshan @szrecipes

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Ingredients

1 hour 30 mins

3-4 people

2-3 tbsGhee
8-10Badam (Almonds)
8-10Kaju (Cashew nuts)
8-10Pista (Pistachio)
8-10Kishmish (Raisins)
1/2 kgLauki (Bottle gourd)
1 CupDoodh (Milk)
1/4 CupGhee
1 CupCheeni (Sugar) or to taste
1 CupKhoya
1/4 tspElaichi powder (Cardamom powder)

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Steps

1 hour 30 mins

1

In small frying pan,add ghee, almonds, cashew nuts,pistachio and raisins,mix well and fry until light golden & set aside.
2

Wash and peel bottle gourd.
Cut into two halves, remove seeds and grate it with the help of the grater.
3

In wok,add grated bottle gourd, cook for 2 minutes and mix well.
4

Add milk and mix well,cover and cook on low flame for 6-8 minutes then cook on high flame until milk dries and keep stirring in between. Add ghee and mix well. Add sugar,mix well and cook on medium low flame for 2-3 minutes and keep stirring in between.
5

Add fried nuts,mix well and cook until ghee separates and keep stirring in between. Add khoya and mix until combined. Add cardamom powder and mix well.
6

Garnish with khoya,dry nuts and serve.