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Lauki Kheer
Deliciously decadent kheer laced with cardamom and saffron and the goodness of lauki / bottle gourd, that you can feel a little less guilty of indulging in more than one serving.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 275 kcal
½ cup grated lauki / bottle gourd 1 can evaporated milk 2 tablespoon ghee ⅓-1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cardamom ½ teaspoon saffron 4-5 pistachios shelled and crushed 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
Heat the ghee in a heavy bottomed pan and add the grated lauki to it. Saute for about 5 minutes till the lauki starts to soften up a little.
Now add the evaporated milk and let it come to a boil. Simmer for a couple of minutes.
Add the sugar to this and mix well to let it dissolve. Add the cardamom and saffron and simmer for a few more minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with the pistachios and sliced almonds. Serve warm or cold.
Calories: 275 kcal | Carbohydrates: 27 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 44 mg | Sodium: 94 mg | Potassium: 321 mg | Sugar: 25 g | Vitamin A: 210 IU | Vitamin C: 1.7 mg | Calcium: 244 mg | Iron: 0.5 mg