Doodhi ka Halwa

Ingredients :

4 cups of grated bottle gourd
4 cups of milk
1 tsp cinnamon pd
4 tbsp ghee
1/2 cup blanched and chopped almonds
a few drops of green food colour  (optional)

Method :

Heat the ghee in a pan. Add the grated bottle gourd and saute for few mins. 

Add the milk and cinnamon pd and bring it to boil.

Simmer for 40-45 mins. Stir it occasionally. When the halwa is almost dry, add sugar and food color and mix well.

Stir well till the moisture evaporates.

Garnish with chopped almonds and serve hot or chilled.