Delicious and Nutritious Lauki Ka Halwa Recipe: A Simple Guide | Indulge in the wholesome sweetness of this delicious Lauki Ka Halwa (Ghiya Halwa), a simple Indian dessert made from grated bottle gourd, milk cream, jaggery, and a touch of cardamom. This comforting treat offers a perfect balance of flavors, combining tradition and nutrition in every spoonful.

About lauki

Lauki, also known as bottle gourd, ghiya, or doodhi, is the star of this dessert. This humble vegetable is not only incredibly versatile but also packs a nutritional punch. Lauki Ka Halwa is a traditional Indian sweet dish that transforms this simple vegetable into a decadent dessert, rich in flavor and texture.

About the recipe lauki ka halwa(Ghiya Halwa)

When it comes to Indian desserts, the delectable Lauki Ka Halwa stands out as a delightful treat that combines flavors, nutrition, and tradition. If you’re curious about the recipe of this sweet dish to make in your own kitchen, you’re in for a treat! In this easy-to-follow guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of making Lauki or Ghiya Ka Halwa, a sweet and wholesome dessert that’s both loved and cherished.

Lauki is also permitted to eat while fasting. So, it’s a good option of a healthy sweet dish during fasting time too.

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Why should you try this lauki or doodhi ka halwa recipe

• Easy to make
• Healthy and nutritious
• Only a few ingredients needed
• Low in calories

This is a low colorie, sugar-free Indian dessert you can enjoy anytime to satisfy your sweet cravings. It is ready in just 10 minutes and made without using milk, khoya or milk powder. Easy to follow steps anyone can make it at home. To sweeten this mouthwatering recipe, I have used jaggery, which is an healthier choice over white sugar as it is rich in minerals and nutrients also less refined.

Lauki or ghiya can be used in making various sweet or savoury dishes like Lauki Ka Halwa,smoothies,soups,parathas or stuffed chapatti,salad, juice, raita, pancake, ladoo, kheer, handvo, muthia, lauki kofta, etc.

Ingredients you need for making lauki ka halwa

• Fresh lauki (bottle gourd)
• Milk cream(malai)
• Jaggery powder
• Dry Coconut powder(optional)
• Cardamom powder
• Chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)

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Health benefits of lauki or bottle gourd

1. Lauki is rich in water content and gives a cooling effect to our body.It helps in relaxing and reducing stress.

2. Lauki juice is great treat to boost heart health by improving your blood pressure.

3.It is low in calories and high in water content and nutrients that helps in reducing weight.

4. Drinking  a cup of lauki juice daily helps in opreventing premature greying of hair and maintain their original colour and texture.

5. lauki is also rich fibre and has alkali nature and a good remedy for treating acidity problem and improves digestion.

6.Lauki juice helps in removing toxin from body as acts as it acts as a natural cleanser.

Step-by-Step Guide: Making Lauki Ka Halwa:

Prepping the Lauki:

1.Begin by peeling the lauki, removing the seeds, and grating it finely. Squeeze out any excess water to ensure a smooth texture.

Sautéing the Lauki:

2. Sauté the grated lauki for 2-3 minutes until it starts releasing water.

3. Cover the pan and cook it for 5-7 minutes or until it becomes soft. Don’t forget to stir in between.

Sweeten the dish:

4. After that, add jaggery and stir until it mixes well. The sweetness will balance the flavors and bring out the natural sweetness of the lauki.

5. Cook for 1-2 minutes till all the moisture absorbed.

Infusing Flavors:

6. Now add milk cream (Malai), cardamom powder and dry coconut powder for a delightful aroma and rich color.

7. Mix well and cook until the mixture comes together and starts leaving the pan.

8. Switch off the flame and serve warm or chilled as per your choice.

Garnishing and Serving:

9. Finish off by adding chopped nuts to the halwa, providing a satisfying crunch and visual appeal. Your Lauki Ka Halwa is now ready to be served and savored!

10. Lauki Ka Halwa beautifully illustrates how a simple vegetable can be transformed into a dessert that warms the heart and delights the taste buds. With its healthful goodness and scrumptious taste, Lauki Ka Halwa is more than a dessert – it’s a piece of tradition and love that you can share with your loved ones.

Serving suggestions

This delicious lauki ka halwa can be served as a dessert or a sweet meal option during fasting time.

Tips and tricks

1. Choose Fresh and tender Lauki with no seeds inside for a best taste and texture of halwa.
2. For a crunchy version you can use large shredder to grate lauki and for a smoother texture use fine one.
3. Don’t squeeze out water of lauki as we are not adding milk to it and it needs some moisture for cooking.
4. Cook on low medium flame gives you the best texture of lauki halwa. Stirring in between is very important to avoid any sticking at the bottom.
5. Adjust the quantity of jaggery according your taste buds. You can also use other healthier options adding sweetness like coconut sugar, dates syrup, palm sugar or sugar free like stevia according to your requirement and choice.
6. A small pinch of cardamom powder goes a long way in enhancing the flavor profile of your halwa.
7. Coconut powder also adds flavour but if you want you can skip it.
8. Add your favorite nuts, like almonds, cashews, or pistachios, and chop them finely for a satisfying crunch.
9. Lauki halwa is best enjoyed warm, but if you like chilled you can refrigerate it and then serve.

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