Lauki Ka Halwa

Ingredients for Lauki Ka Halwa:

• Lauki (Ghiya) - 1 Kg
• Cardamom powder (Ilaichi) - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar (Chini) - 1/2 cup
• Butter (Ghee) - 1/2 cup
• Condensed Milk (Gadha doodh) - 80 gms
• Milk Powder (Sukha doodh) - 1/2 cup
• Almonds (Badam) - 10 no's blanched,cut into sliver
• Pistachio nuts (Pista) - 10 no's cut into slivers

Method for Lauki Ka Halwa:

• Grate lauki, cook the grated lauki along with cardamom powder and 1\2 cup of water in a pan over medium heat.
• Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until the lauki is tender and all the water has evaporated.
• Add sugar, stir gently to avoig sticking and cook uncovered until all the moisture has evaporated.
• Heat ghee in a heavy based pan and add lauki mixture and fry on medium heat until it is light brown.
• Add condense milk, stirring constantly, cook for 5 minutes, then add powder milk and almonds and pistachios and turn off the fire.
• Enjoy