Lauki Mix Laddu Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Peel and grate the bottle gourd. Squeeze out the excess water and keep it aside.
• STEP 2.Heat ghee in a pan and add the grated bottle gourd. Cook until it becomes soft and the moisture evaporates.
• STEP 3.Add jaggery to the pan and mix well. Cook until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
• STEP 4.In a separate pan, dry roast the nuts until they become fragrant. Let them cool and then coarsely grind them.
• STEP 5.Add the roasted nuts to the bottle gourd mixture and mix well. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
• STEP 6.Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into laddus using your hands.
• STEP 7.Store the laddus in an airtight container. They can be stored at room temperature for up to a week.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to squeeze out the excess water from the grated bottle gourd to avoid a watery mixture.
• You can adjust the sweetness of the laddus by adding more or less jaggery according to your taste.
• Feel free to add your choice of nuts like almonds, cashews, or pistachios for added crunch and flavor.

Storage and Serving

• Store the laddus in an airtight container at room temperature.
• Serve these Lauki Mix Laddus as a healthy dessert or snack.
• They can also be packed as a nutritious treat in lunch boxes or enjoyed with a cup of tea.