Delicious Lauki Ki Kheer Recipe – Festive Dessert In 15mins

Lauki ki kheer recipe |Dudhi Ki Kheer

Today I will share a video and step-by-step photo of a North Indian dessert, Lauki ki kheer recipe, I hope you will like this post. The bottle gourd kheer is known as Doodhi ki kheer or Ghiya ki kheer.

Lauki (Bottle gourd) is a thick, fleshy, squash-like vegetable vine that grows in tropical countries like India. This gourd kheer is a delicious and easily digested Indian dessert. Gourd pudding is a tasty, easy-to-make and popular Indian dessert, especially during fasting. Doodhi(Lauki) Ki Kheer is one of those Indian dessert recipes you can easily prepare for fasts or festivals. It is easy to make, full of flavours, gluten-free, and purely vegetarian.

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I have just cooked gourd (bottle gourd) in milk and have not added any khoya to it, but you can also make gourd pudding with khoya / mawa. You can also make Gourd pudding by adding mawa/khoya, but after using khoya, the taste of gourd pudding is no longer; that’s why we are not using khoya in gourd halwa. That is why we are not using mawa in gourd pudding here. Doodhi |Lauki Ki Kheer Recipe

Why Try Lauki ki Kheer?

Lauki, or bottle gourd, is known for its health benefits — it’s low in calories, rich in fiber, and great for digestion. Combining it with milk and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying dessert that’s both wholesome and indulgent.

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Essential Ingredients for Lauki ki Kheer Recipe

Bottle Gourd: We need freshly grated bottle gourd (lauki) without skin and white pulp/seeds.
Milk: Always use only full-fat or full-cream milk to make thick and creamy kheer. You can also use low-fat milk.
Sugar: We can replace white sugar with jaggery powder or brown sugar
Cardamom powder: I have added freshly ground cardamom powder to this recipe. If you don’t like it, feel free to omit it.
Garnish: I decorated this with saffron strands and pistachios. Garnishing is entirely optional here.
Ghee: For frying the bottle gourd.

How to Make Lauki ki Kheer

See quantities and complete instructions in the recipe card.

Preparation:

Wash, peel and grate the bottle gourd. Squeeze the grated bottle gourd/Lauki to remove the water from the grated bottle gourd. Set it aside.

Method:

Heat ghee in a frying pan.
Add the grated bottle gourd and fry over low heat for 5 – 10 minutes.
Keep stirring to fry evenly to remove all the water from the grated bottle gourd. Turn off the heat.
Boil the milk in a heavy-bottomed separate pan. Allow the milk to simmer over low heat until it reduces to half the original amount, and stir it at regular intervals.
Add the grated lauki to the milk and cook until the milk thickens. Keep stirring continuously. The kheer will become thick and creamy.
Add sugar, cardamom powder and chopped dry fruits, and cook for five more minutes. Turn off the heat.
Garnish with sliced pistachios before serving.
Serve Lauki Ki Kheer chilled or warm.

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Tips for Perfect Lauki ki Kheer Recipe

Always add sugar towards the end.
You can store lauki ki kheer in the refrigerator for 2 -3 days. Always store it in an airtight container.
For vegans, you can also use coconut milk instead of dairy milk.
During this process of making kheer, you make sure to stir the kheer at regular intervals.
Make sure that while frying the grated bottle gourd that it must be completely dry.

FAQs Related to Lauki Ki Kheer

Can I store Lauki Ki Kheer?

You can store lauki ki kheer in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Always store it in an airtight container. Do not leave the kheer at room temperature for more than 1-2 hours, especially in summer milk may curdle.

🥣 Storing Suggestions

Refrigerate promptly: After cooking, let the Lauki ki Kheer cool down to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Shelf life: It stays fresh for up to 3 days when refrigerated.

Reheat gently: Warm it on low heat before serving. Add a splash of milk if it thickens too much.

Freezing: It’s not recommended to freeze kheer as the texture may change after thawing.

Avoid contamination: Always use a clean spoon to scoop out servings to maintain freshness longer.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or chilled: Lauki ki Kheer tastes delicious both ways—warm in winter for comfort, or chilled in summer for a refreshing treat.

Garnish beautifully: Top with extra chopped nuts like pistachios, almonds, and cashews for a crunchy contrast.

Add a hint of saffron: A few saffron strands soaked in warm milk add a luxurious aroma and colour.

Pair with snacks: Serve alongside light snacks like crispy papads or mild spiced nuts for a festive spread.

Use decorative bowls: Present it in small glass bowls or clay cups to enhance the traditional feel during festivals.

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Lauki ki Kheer served in a decorative bowl, topped with almonds and pistachios.

Lauki ki Kheer recipe

The bottle gourd kheer is popularly known as Doodhi ki kheer or Ghiya ki kheer also. This gourd kheer is a delicious and easily digested Indian dessert

Prep Time10

Active Time20

Course: sweets & Desserts

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Hindu, Vegetarian

Yield: 4 bowls

Calories:

Author: Spicy Veg Recipes

Materials

1 tablespoon Ghee(clarified butter)
2 cups Bottle gourd(Lauki/Doodhi) grated
500 ml Milk
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
Sweetener(sugar/jaggery) to taste
½ cup condensed milk (optional)
chopped nuts for garnishing (optional)

Instructions

Preparation:

Wash, peel and grate the bottle gourd. Squeeze the grated bottle gourd/Lauki to remove the water from the grated bottle gourd. Set it aside.
Boil the milk in a separate pan.

Method:

Heat ghee in a pan on medium flame.
Add the grated bottle gourd and fry over low heat for 5 – 10 minutes.
Keep stirring to fry evenly to remove all the water from the grated bottle gourd. Turn off the heat.
Boil the milk in a Heavy Bottom separate pan.
Allow the milk to simmer over low heat until it reduces to half the original amount, and stir it at regular intervals.
Add the grated lauki to the milk and cook till the milk thickens. Keep stirring continuously. The kheer will become thick and creamy
Add sugar, cardamom powder and chopped dry fruits, and cook for five more minutes.
Garnish with sliced nuts before serving.
Lauki Ki Kheer is read. This can be served chilled or warm.

Notes

Make sure while frying the grated bottle gourd that it must be completely dry.
Always add sugar towards the end

Final Thought

Lauki ki Kheer is a simple, delicious dessert that’s perfect for festivals and family gatherings. Try this recipe to enjoy a healthy and creamy treat everyone will love!

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