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    Home » Dessert » Indian & Pakistani Dessert » Lauki ki Kheer

    Apr 27, 2017 · Modified: Oct 17, 2022 by Mariam Sodawater · This post may contain affiliate links. 1 Comment

    Lauki ki Kheer

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    5 from 2 votes
    Lauki ki kheer served in a ice cream cup.

    When you have had a lot of cheesy creamy desserts and you want something cooling, healthy and yummy. It's time to make Lauki ki kheer, bottle gourd pudding.

    Lauki ki kheer served in a ice cream cup.

    Lauki means bottle gourd in Urdu and so the name Lauki ki Kheer. While kaddu ki kheer is hindi. It's very simple and the texture and method are very similar to cooking Gajrela (carrot pudding).

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    My mom often made it in summer as bottle gourd has a cooling effect. She would keep it very simple with no milk powder or cream so I have kept them optional. But if I make it for guests or for kids, I make it rich and serve it with Kulfi. Frozen Kulfi makes it extra chilled.

    It's a great way to add vegetables to kids' food, although I had to tell my kid that the shredded thing is noodles. That's part of being a mommy, sometimes with guilt. Serving with kulfi in ice cream cups really helps tempt children. What I did was, I made a whole batch and divided into two parts, and added only half the amount of cream in one part that was for kids. Yeah, I often do these tricks to help myself fit in old clothes.

    Benefits of Bottle gourd:

    A great way to add bottle gourd to your diet is by juicing it.  It makes an inexpensive juice with many health benefits. Bottle gourd helps in

    •  cooling body
    • prevents constipation and improves digestion
    • sleep disorder
    • prevents early hair greying
    • reduces skin problems and adds glow to the skin
    • urinary problems
    • reduces heart problems.

    How to make it?

    lauki kheer

    Boil milk with sugar and milk powder. Let it simmer for 20 minutes. This will take time so we will do other preparations in the meanwhile. (Milk powder helps thicken the milk but you can skip it).

    how to shred lauki

    Cut bottle gourd into had and peel it. Then shred it immediately.

    dhudi kheer

    Crackle cardamom seeds in oil in a heavy bottomed pan.

    Add lauki and cook for 10-15 minutes on medium heat until cooked.

    Bottle gourd is cooked.

    Add bottle gourd in milk. And it simmer for 10 minutes.

    While kheer simmer, slice and roast or fry almonds for garnish.

    Let the lauki ki kheer cool completely then add cream. Mix well. Chill before serving and garnish with almonds. (Weight watchers can skip cream).

    Lauki Kheer|Bottle gourd pudding

    Hungry for desi dessert? Check these!

    • Mango Kulfi
    • Sheer Khurma
    • Carrot Bundt Cake
    • Pakistani Sooji Halwa Recipe

    If you try this kheer recipe, I'd LOVE to hear your feedback in the comments. Your 5-ratings motivate me to do my best. Stay connected for more recipes and videos on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Youtube.

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    Lauki Kheer|Bottle gourd pudding

    You can have it simple and soothing on a hot day without optional ingredients or surprise your guest by following complete recipe.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep: 10 minutes
    Cook: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings : 10 Serving
    Calories: 355kcal
    Author: Mariam Sodawater
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ liter, 6 cups whole milk , ( dhoodh)
    • 200 gm,1 cup sugar , or more to taste
    • 750 gm bottle gourd, 2 medium (lauki, dhudi) shredded
    • 1 ½ teaspoon vegetable oil, or ghee
    • 9 cardamom, , crushed or ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
    • ½ cup milk powder, optional
    • ½ cup cream, optional
    • 12 almond, badaam, sliced and fried for garnish

    Instructions

    • In a thick bottomed wide pot, take milk and sugar. Bring milk to boil and then reduce flame to medium and simmer for 20 minutes.
    • In another heavy bottomed pan, heat oil and add cardamom. Add shredded bottle gourd and mix well. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat. (Don't let it burn, check at intervals and reduce heat as required add little water if needed.)
    • Now add milk powder and cooked bottle gourd to simmering milk. Mix and simmer for another 10 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and cool completely. Add cream and mix well.
    • Chill for two hours in fridge. Garnish with crunchy almonds just before serving.

    Notes

    The kheer taste great simple too, but serving with kulfi chills it and makes it irresistible.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 355kcal ,Carbohydrates: 40g ,Protein: 12g ,Fat: 17g ,Saturated Fat: 10g ,Cholesterol: 52mg ,Sodium: 156mg ,Potassium: 574mg ,Fiber: 1g ,Sugar: 37g ,Vitamin A: 708IU ,Vitamin C: 1mg ,Calcium: 424mg ,Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sumith says

      April 27, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Brilliant post and congratulations on your new website.

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