By Afiur
December 19, 2025
This winter dessert blends grated bottle gourd with walnuts to create a warm, comforting halwa.
It offers a nice balance of mild sweetness, nutty crunch, and rich texture.
The recipe includes lauki, walnuts, milk, sugar, ghee, and cardamom for flavour.
Optional nuts and saffron can be added to enhance taste and presentation.
Bottle gourd is peeled, grated, and squeezed well to remove extra water.
This step helps the halwa cook evenly and prevents it from becoming watery.
Grated lauki is cooked in ghee, then simmered with milk until thick.
This halwa tastes best when served warm during cold winter days.
Walnuts and sugar are added later to bring richness and sweetness.
It works well as a dessert after meals or a cosy evening treat.