Dessert Make Lauki Halwa for Sawan 2025 Vrat — A Fasting Delight That’s Wholesome
Celebrate Sawan 2025 vrat with this easy Lauki Halwa recipe, a fasting-friendly dessert that's light, wholesome, and rich in flavour. Perfect for Shravan Mondays and Hindu fasts.
40 Mins
Total time
30 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Prep Time
4 People
Serves
Medium Difficulty
Veg
Diet
Ingredients
- 2 Cup Lauki (peeled, deseeded, grated)
- 2 Tablespoon Ghee
- 4 Tablespoon Khoya
- 5 Tablespoon Sugar
- 2 Pinch Green Cardamom Powder
- 8 Piece Cashews
- 8 Piece Almonds
- 1 Tablespoon Raisins
- Few strands of saffron soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk
Main Procedure
Step 1
Peel and grate the bottle gourd. Squeeze out the excess water using your hands or a muslin cloth.
Step 2
Take a heavy-bottomed pan and heat ghee in it. Add in cashews, almonds, and raisins. Saute till they're golden and then set aside.
Step 3
In the same pan, add the grated lauki and cook on medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently until the raw smell goes away.
Step 4
Pour in the khoya. Mix it well and cook on medium heat until the lauki absorbs the milk.
Step 5
Add sugar and mix thoroughly. Continue cooking and stir continuously.
Step 6
Stir in cardamom powder and add roasted dry fruits. Mix everything well.
Step 7
Add saffron milk for a richer aroma and slight golden hue.