🥄 Lauki Halwa (Bottle Gourd Halwa) Recipe 🌟

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized lauki (bottle gourd) 🥒
• 2 cups milk 🥛
• 1 cup sugar 🍬
• 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter) 🧈
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (cashews, almonds) 🌰
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder 🌿
• A pinch of saffron strands (optional) 🌾

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Lauki: Peel and grate the lauki. 🌿
2. Cook the Lauki: In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee and add the grated lauki. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until it softens. 🔥
3. Add Milk: Pour in the milk and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the milk reduces and thickens, stirring occasionally. 🥛
4. Sweeten: Add sugar and mix well. Cook for another 10 minutes until the mixture thickens further. 🍬
5. Flavor: Stir in cardamom powder and saffron strands if using. Mix well. 🌿🌾
6. Add Nuts: Garnish with chopped nuts. 🌰
7. Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious Lauki Halwa! 😋

Feel free to adjust the sugar and ghee according to your taste preferences!