Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated bottle gourd (lauki, doodhi, ghiya)

• 1 cup full-fat milk

• ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)

• 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)

• ¼ cup milk powder (for extra creaminess)

• ½ tsp cardamom powder

• 2 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews)

• 1 tsp desiccated coconut (optional)

Instructions

1. Preparing the Bottle Gourd

1. Peel and grate the bottle gourd. Squeeze out excess water.

2. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan, add the grated bottle gourd, and sauté for 5 minutes until it softens.

2. Cooking the Fudge

1. Pour in milk and cook on low heat until fully absorbed.

2. Add milk powder and mix well to get a creamy texture.

3. Stir in sugar and cook until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.

4. Add cardamom powder and remaining 1 tbsp ghee. Mix well.

3. Setting & Serving

1. Grease a tray with ghee and spread the mixture evenly.

2. Sprinkle chopped nuts and desiccated coconut on top.

3. Let it cool completely before cutting into squares.

4. Enjoy this homemade festive sweet!