Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Cooking Time : 50 mins.
Serves / Makes : 4.

Ingredients
3 cups grated doodhi (bottle gourd)
3 cups full fat milk
1/2 cup sugar
a few drops green food colour (optional)
3 tablespoons ghee

For the garnish
2 tablespoons slivered almonds



Method
1. Heat the ghee in a pan, add the grated doodhi and saute till it turns translucent.
2. Add the milk and cardamoms and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. When the halwa is almost dry, add the sugar and food colour and mix well.
5. Stir for 5 to 10 minutes till the moisture has evaporated.
6. Serve hot, garnished with the slivered almonds.