By Akshara
September 30, 2025
Dudhi halwa, also called lauki halwa, is a rich Indian dessert made with grated bottle gourd, milk, and sugar, flavoured with ghee and cardamom.
2 cups grated bottle gourd 2 tbsp ghee 2 cups milk ½ cup sugar ½ tsp cardamom powder 2 tbsp nuts
Heat ghee, add grated dudhi, and sauté for a few minutes.
Pour in milk and cook until the dudhi softens.
Add sugar and cardamom, then stir until thickened.
Garnish with nuts and serve warm.