Healthy Janmashtami recipe: Lauki ki kheer

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Written By: Agencies | Updated : April 27, 2016 5:55 PM IST

Lauki ka kheerRead this in Hindi

It's Janmastami again and if you want to stick to that diet you are on, here are some healthy sweet options for you. This recipe makes use of fibre-rich doodhi and low-fat milk, instantly satisfying your sweet tooth and keeping you right on track to lose weight.

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)

2 cups low-fat milk (99.7% fat-free)

2 tbsp sugar

1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

Method

Combine the bottle gourd and milk in a non-stick pan and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes till the bottle gourd is cooked.

Add the sugar and cook till the sugar dissolves.

Add the cardamom powder, mix well and refrigerate.

Serve chilled.

Here is the original recipe source: Lauki ki kheer by Tarla Dalal

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