Doodhi Halwa

Main Ingredients	Bottle gourd, Ghee
Cuisine	Maharashtrian
Course	Desserts
Prep Time	26-30 minutes
Cook time	31-40 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Sweet
Level of Cooking	Moderate
Others	Veg

Ingredients list for Doodhi Halwa

• 600 grams Bottle gourd
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 7 tablespoons Sugar
• 1/4 cup Mawa (khoya) grated
• 1/4 cup Green cardamom powder
• 1 tablespoon Raisins
• 5-6 Cashewnuts chopped
• 5-6 Almonds blanched and slivered

Method

1. Peel and grate the doodhi. Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker. Add the doodhi and sauté for five minutes. Add the sugar, seal the cooker with the lid and cook over medium heat till the pressure is released three times (three whistles).
2. Remove the lid when the pressure has reduced completely and add the khoya and cardamom powder. Cook, stirring continuously, for two or three minutes, or till the excess liquid evaporates.
3. Add the raisins, cashew nuts and almonds and continue to cook for two more minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Info

Calories	1069
Carbohydrates	48.1
Protein	14.9
Fat	143.5
Other Fiber	Fiber- 16.6gm