Lauki Halwa, Diabetic Friendly
by Tarla Dalal
A traditional mithai that everybody has a reason to like—some for the taste, some for the goodness of doodhi and milk, and some for the warm feeling it instils on a rainy day.
You will get all of it in this diabetic version of the Lauki Halwa, minus the fat and the carbs. So get ready to enjoy a more healthy halwa once in a while.
Lauki Halwa, Diabetic Friendly recipe - How to make Lauki Halwa, Diabetic Friendly
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 1/2 cups grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1 tsp ghee
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk , 99.7% fat-free
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
2 tsp sugar substitute
Method
- Method
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the bottle gourd and mix well.
- Cover it with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the milk and cardamom powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 15 to 17 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the sugar substitute and mix well.
- Serve warm.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 45 cal |
| Protein | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 201.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 3.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 124.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 28.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25.2 mg |
| Sodium | 38.6 mg |
| Potassium | 53.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
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Simple, easy to cook recipe and perfect for diabetes... No high carb, high sugar ingredient included, yet a sweet with a perfect mouthfeel and taste.