How to make Lauki ki burfi at home: With just four days left for the festival of colors, everyone must have begun preparations. Holi is not only a festival of playing with colors, but also a festival of eating a variety of dishes. Malpuas are made in many places, and Gujhiyas are eaten in many places. However, if you want to add something different to your sweet treats this time, you can make healthy and nutritious Lauki ki Burfi. Lauki ki Burfi is a great combination of health and taste.
You can quickly make Lauki ki Burfi the day before Holi and store it.
Lauki ki Burfi is not only nutritious but also light, making it an ideal sweet for festivals. If it's homemade, there's no need to worry about falling ill from adulterated market sweets. People usually make faces at the mere sight of bottle gourd, but when you taste this tasty bottle gourd burfi, you won't believe you've actually eaten one. It's sweet, but low in calories and healthy.
Gourd's Medicinal Properties
Gourd, known as bottle guard in English, is a treasure trove of medicinal properties. According to Ayurveda and modern studies, gourd is 96 percent water, low in calories, fiber, vitamin A, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and antioxidants.
Gourd Benefits
Rich in fiber, this vegetable provides relief from constipation, gas, acidity, and indigestion. It cools the stomach and strengthens the digestive system. Low in calories and high in water content, it reduces appetite, making it effective for weight loss. Gourd is also heart-healthy. Potassium helps control blood pressure and lowers cholesterol, making it heart-healthy. This vegetable is a natural detoxifier that brightens skin. Bottle gourd is low in carbs and has sugar metabolism-boosting properties, which help stabilize blood sugar.
Recipe for Bottle Gourd Burfi
Lauki ki Burfi is light, nutritious, and perfect for festivals. You can make this at home in a very simple way. First, wash the bottle gourd and peel it. Remove all the seeds and then grate it. Place a pan on the stove and heat 2 tablespoons of ghee. Add the grated bottle gourd and fry it over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Then add sugar. Cook until the water evaporates. Add your favorite mawa and two to three tablespoons of ghee on top. Stir-fry for a few more minutes. When the mixture thickens, add cardamom powder. Transfer to a plate and spread evenly. Place in the refrigerator for a while to set. Now, use a knife to cut it into barfi shapes. Your delicious bottle gourd barfi is ready.
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