Doodhi Halwa (Bottlegourd Pudding)


Ingredients:

1) 1 1/2 kg doodhi (bottlegourd),
2) 250 gms khoya; crumbled,
3) 300 gms sugar,
4) 1/2 cup ghee,
5) 8-10 elaichi (green cardamom) powdered,
6) dry fruits as per your choice,

Method:

  • Peel and grate doodhi, then hold between your palms and press to drain out excess liquid. (Use this liquid is any vegetable or dal recipes as a replacement of water).
  • Melt ghee in a pan and then add the grated doodhi and roast for few minutes on low flame.
  • Cover and cook on low-medium flame till it is soft. Stir occasionally. Then add sugar and keep stirring till the mixture thickens.
  • Heat another pan and roast the khoya till it is fragrant and light brown in color.
  • Then add to the dudhi mixture.
  • Also add elaichi powder, green food color and dry fruits.
  • Mix well, cover and cook for a minute and serve hot or chilled.

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