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Gujarat Dudhi Halwa Bottle Gourd Sweet Simple Winter
Grated bottle gourd slow-cooked in milk with sugar, cardamom and ghee into a soft, pale green dessert — the understated Gujarati sweet that showcases gourd's natural sweetness.
Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Method
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1
Peel and grate the bottle gourd on the coarse side. Squeeze out some excess water.
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2
Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a heavy pan. Add the grated bottle gourd.
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3
Cook on medium for 5 to 6 minutes until the moisture evaporates and the gourd looks slightly translucent.
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4
Add full-fat milk. Stir. Cook on medium, stirring every 5 minutes, for 20 to 25 minutes until the milk is almost completely absorbed and the halwa is thick.
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5
Add sugar. Stir vigorously — the sugar releases some moisture initially then the halwa thickens again. Cook 5 more minutes.
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6
Add remaining ghee and cardamom powder. Stir.
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7
Garnish with fried cashews and raisins. Serve warm.
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