Ghiya Kheer

Bottle Gourd or Lauki or Ghiya is a summer-favourite vegetable that is widely available nowadays. If you or your kids don't like ghiya in curry or sabzi form, then you can try this recipe to inculcate this vegetable into your diet. If you have a sweet tooth, then this homemade delight is perfect for your cravings. Ghiya Kheer is a delish summer-special kheer that is best served chilled. To make this sweet dish, you just need ghiya, milk, sugar, ghee, cardamom and some dry fruits like cashews, almonds and raisins. If you like trying out different recipes at home, then do bookmark this recipe for next. Make sure you add cashews and almonds to give the kheer a richer texture. Be it kids or adults, everyone will love this recipe for sure. You can also try this kheer recipe for festivals or special ocassions. Do try this recipe, rate it and let us know how it turned out to be by leaving a comment in the section below. Happy Cooking! (image credits-istock)

INGREDIENTS

1/2 kilograms bottle gourd

1 litre milk

2 teaspoon ghee

2 green cardamom

2 tablespoon cashews

2 tablespoon almonds

2 tablespoon raisins

1/2 cup sugar

How to make Ghiya Kheer

Step 1

Pour milk into a pot and keep on medium-high heat. Once a boil comes, switch the heat to low.

Step 2

Firstly, peel the bottle gourd and grate it. Squeeze out all the excess water from the ghiya and collect it in a bowl. Now heat ghee in a pan and add the grated ghiya to the pan. Roast for about 5-6 minutes.

Step 3

Add the roasted ghiya to the boiling milk along with sugar and crushed cardamom. Give a mix. Also, add finely sliced almonds and cashews along with raisins. Keep the heat low-medium and stir after every two minutes. Cook until the kheer thickens a bit. It might take anywhere between 10-15 minutes. Don't let the kheer thicken much, as it will thicken further after getting chilled. Switch off the heat immediately after it thickens slightly.

Step 4

Once the kheer thickens a bit, switch off the heat and let it cool down, Now keep the kheer in the fridge for 1-2 hours or until chilled.

Step 5

Once chilled, your Lauki Kheer is now ready to be served.

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