Doodhi Halwa Video by Tarla Dalal

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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! i know some busy-bees who would stop over at a sweetmeat stall, have a cup of halwa and a samosa in lieu of a meal, and continue their work with full energy!

Recipe Description for Doodhi ka Halwa

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Makes 2 servings
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Ingredients

1 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1 1/2 tsp ghee
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp milk
1/2 cup grated mawa (khoya)

For The Garnish
1 tbsp chirongi nuts (charoli)

Method

Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the bottle gourd and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the sugar and milk and cover and cook on a slow flame for approx. 4 to 5 minutes,till the bottle gourd is soft.
Add the khoya, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Remove from the flame, garnish with chirongi nuts and allow to cool completely.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serve chilled.