Name: Kaddu Ki Kheer - Royal Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 150gms Bottle gourd (Kaddu); 20 pieces Pistachio; 11 pieces Cashews; 15 pieces Almonds; 2 tablespoons Vanilla custard powder; Pinch Green food coloring; 3 tablespoons Sago pearls (Sabudana); 1.5 liters Milk; 150gms Sugar; 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder; 100gms Grated Khowa (Mawa); 100gms Condensed milk; 1 teaspoon Vanilla essence; Pinch Saffron; As needed Water

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

Prepare Bottle Gourd
Cut off the ends of the bottle gourd, peel its outer layer, cut it into smaller pieces, and remove the seeds from the middle. Grate the bottle gourd (150gms) and set aside.
Prepare Nuts Paste
Take 20 pieces of pistachio, 11 pieces of cashews, and 15 pieces of almonds. Blend them into a smooth paste.
Prepare Custard Mixture
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of vanilla custard powder with approximately 50ml of cold water until it forms a smooth, lump-free mixture.
Prepare Food Coloring
In another small bowl, mix a pinch of green food coloring with a few drops of water to create a vibrant green liquid.
Boil Grated Bottle Gourd
In a saucepan, add the grated bottle gourd and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and cook until the bottle gourd is tender.
Boil Sago Pearls
In a separate saucepan, add 3 tablespoons of sago pearls (sabudana) and 250ml of water. Boil until the sago pearls become translucent and soft.
Boil Milk
In a large pot, bring 1.5 liters of milk to a rolling boil.
Add Sugar
Once the milk is boiling, add 150gms of sugar and stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add Cardamom Powder
Stir in 0.5 teaspoon of cardamom powder into the milk mixture. Continue to stir well to incorporate the flavor.
Add Khowa
Add 100gms of grated khowa (mawa) to the pot and stir thoroughly until it dissolves and blends with the milk.
Add Condensed Milk
Pour in 100gms of condensed milk and stir well. (If khowa is not available, use 200gms of condensed milk).
Add Nuts Paste
Add the blended pistachio, cashew, and almond paste to the kheer. Stir continuously for to ensure it's well mixed.
Add Boiled Sago Pearls
Add the boiled sago pearls to the kheer mixture and stir well.
Add Boiled Bottle Gourd
Incorporate the boiled bottle gourd into the kheer. Stir well for . Taste the kheer and adjust sugar if necessary.
Add Custard Mixture
Add the prepared vanilla custard mixture to the kheer. Stir continuously for to prevent lumps from forming at the bottom and to cook out any raw custard smell.
Add Vanilla Essence and Saffron
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence and a pinch of saffron to the kheer. Stir well to combine the flavors.
Add Green Food Coloring
Pour in the green food coloring mixture and stir until the kheer achieves a uniform, appealing green color. This step is optional if you prefer a natural color.
Finish Cooking
Once the kheer has reached the desired consistency and all ingredients are well combined, turn off the gas.
Garnish and Chill
Add a few chopped dry fruits (almonds, pistachios) to the hot kheer. Let it cool down completely at room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator and chill for at least before serving.
Serve Chilled
Once chilled, serve the Kaddu Ki Kheer in a serving dish, garnished with additional chopped dry fruits for an elegant presentation.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

TipUse Cold Water to Mix
Use cold water to mix custard powder to avoid lumps.
Cooking tipStir the Kheer Continuously After
Stir the kheer continuously after adding custard powder to prevent it from sticking to the bottom and to cook out the raw custard smell.
Flavour tipAdjust Sugar Quantity According to Your Taste Preference
Ingredient noteIf Khowa (mawa) Is Not Available
You can use 200gms of condensed milk instead of 100gms.
PreparationServe the Kaddu Ki Kheer
Serve the Kaddu Ki Kheer chilled for the best taste.
Cooking tipMaintain a Medium Flame Throughout
Maintain a medium flame throughout the cooking process to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.

Kaddu Ki Kheer - Royal Dessert

50 mins

Indian · North Indian

20 min

30 min

6 People

~450 kcal

Main Ingredients

Prepare Bottle Gourd

Prepare Nuts Paste

Prepare Custard Mixture

Prepare Food Coloring

Boil Grated Bottle Gourd

Boil Sago Pearls

Boil Milk

Add Sugar

Add Cardamom Powder

Add Khowa

Add Condensed Milk

Add Nuts Paste

Add Boiled Sago Pearls

Add Boiled Bottle Gourd

Add Custard Mixture

Add Vanilla Essence and Saffron

Add Green Food Coloring

Finish Cooking

Garnish and Chill

Serve Chilled

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