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Many a times, my meal is never complete without something sweet to munch on. I love ice creams, fruits, dates or even store bought cookies that can satisfy my sweet tooth! But our family favorite is something quick, healthy and Indian; something like lauki ka halwa, carrot halwa, chana dal kichdi, chana dal payasam etc. My current favorite is lauki or bottle gourd kheer. We always have a bottle gourd at home to partake of fresh lauki juice (spiced with salt and pepper), make lauki kofta curry or mix it with other veggies or fruits to make a smoothie!
So after making some mouthwatering lauki kofta curry recently, I had about half of it which has now metamorphosed into a lip smacking dessert. Lauki cooks so quick and all you need is 10 minutes of your time to whip up this quick Indian delight! I have “veganised” it by using coconut milk instead of regular milk and for that Indian flavor, jaggery (unrefined cane sugar) and cardamom powder.
Just cook, peeled and grated lauki with some water and coconut milk for just 5 minutes (yes, that is all it takes), add required amount of jaggery, perfume the kheer with the quintessential Indian spice of desserts, cardamom powder and for more crunch and flavor, garnish with roasted almonds and raisins. I have added a few strands of saffron for that royal and uber touch! Now, how easy is that! With Navratri just around the corner and many in India celebrating these special holy days fasting and avoiding certain types of food, lauki kheer is a perfect treat to eat guilt free! Do try this easy 10-minute, heavenly Indian dessert in your kitchen and enjoy with family and friends this Navratri, or for that matter any festival, holiday, get together or party! Happy Cooking foodies!
Here are some more easy, lip smacking desserts you may love:
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I am sharing this with our gourmet Facebook group “Desi Bloggers Connect” for Navratri 2019. Do check out these other divine, delightful and mouthwatering Navratri dishes shared by my friends:
Rajgira/Amaranth and Sabudana Khichdi cones by Lata Lala Rajgira Thalipeeth by Mayuri Javvarisi Payasam by Veena Almonds, Cashew and Peanut Ladoo by Priya Aloo Makhana Chaat | Potato Fox nut Chaat by Sasmita Vegan Rajagiro Siro/Halwa by Jagruti
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