Healthy Lauki Ka Halwa
- February 4, 2022
Easy
Servings - 1
This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious and simple ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated lauki (bottle gourd)
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 tbsp almond flour (optional)
- 1-2 tsp sugar substitute or honey
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds or pistachios (optional)
Directions:
- Prepare the Lauki: Peel and grate the lauki. Squeeze out excess water.
- Cook Lauki: Heat ghee in a pan and sauté the grated lauki for 5-6 minutes until it softens.
- Add Milk: Add low-fat milk to the pan and cook the lauki until the milk reduces.
- Sweeten: Stir in sugar substitute or honey and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Flavor and Serve: Add cardamom powder and almond flour (optional), then garnish with chopped nuts.
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Lauki (bottle gourd): Low in calories and high in water content, helps with hydration and digestion.
- Low-fat milk: Provides protein and calcium with less saturated fat.
- Ghee: Aids in digestion and promotes healthy fats intake.
- Almond flour: Rich in healthy fats, fiber, and vitamin E.
- Cardamom powder: Supports digestion and has antioxidant properties.
- Almonds or pistachios: Good sources of healthy fats, protein, and fiber
