Lauki(Bottlegourd) Halwa

Heat 2 tablespoons of clarified butter on sim and fry cashew nuts and raisins and keep aside.

Add the bottle gourd to the same pan and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes.

Add the hot milk and keep stirring till it starts to boil.

Add sugar at this stage and stir until all the sugar has melted.

Add khoya/mava and cook until a thickened mixture forms.

At this stage add the cardamom essence/powder and rose water and stir well.

Throw in the rest of the clarified butter and fried dry fruits (Step1)

Cook until all the moisture evaporates and forms a soft lump.

Serve hot