Chai Lauki Ka Halwa
This Indian dessert is usually made with only cardamom. I added more warming chai spices and the resulting dish reminds me of a cross between oatmeal and rice pudding as the grated gourd retains some texture. Warm, it makes for a wonderful breakfast.
Servings 4
Calories 636kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium bottle gourd 2 packed cups grated
- 3 cups cream
- 1/4 cup monk fruit
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp pistachio nuts slivered, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the cream in a large saucepan over medium high heat until it is reduced by half, about 30 minutes. While the cream cooks, prepare the bottle gourd and spice mix.
- Peel the bottle gourd, cut in half, remove and discard the seeds, and grate.
- Add the grated bottle gourd to the reduced cream and stir well to mix. Add the spices, salt, and monk fruit and cook, stirring often until little to no liquid remains, another 20-30 minutes. Off heat, add vanilla.
- Serve hot or cold, garnished with pistachios.
Nutrition
Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2624IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg