Lauki Halwa, Diabetic Friendly

by Tarla Dalal

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लौकी का हलवा - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Lauki Halwa, Diabetic Friendly in Hindi)

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A traditional mithai that everybody has a reason to like—some for the taste, some for the goodness of doodhi and milk, and some for the warm feeling it instils on a rainy day.

You will get all of it in this diabetic version of the Lauki Halwa, minus the fat and the carbs. So get ready to enjoy a more healthy halwa once in a while.

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Lauki Halwa, Diabetic Friendly recipe - How to make Lauki Halwa, Diabetic Friendly

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Non-stick Pan Diabetic Desserts

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 23 mins Total Time: 33 mins Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1 tsp ghee
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk , 99.7% fat-free
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
2 tsp sugar substitute

Method

Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the bottle gourd and mix well.
Cover it with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the milk and cardamom powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 15 to 17 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the sugar substitute and mix well.
Serve warm.