Alia Bhatt loves this lauki kheer and you will too! Here is the recipe

Alia Bhatt is a foodie and loves trying out various recipes. Be it her beetroot raita or a lauki kheer, Alia loves variety in her dishes. Her lauki (bottle gourd) kheer recipe is easy to make and super yummy. Here is how you can replicate it at home.

How to make Alia's lauki kheer

Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoon ghee
½ cup grated bottle gourd
1 ½ cup milk
8 dates
¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
1 teaspoon almonds
1 teaspoon cashew nuts
1 teaspoon raisins

How to make lauki kheer

First, cut the lauki and separate its seeds to make a bottle gourd kheer. Next, grate it and fry it in a heated pan with ghee. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Now add milk to it and cook it again for five minutes.

While it gets cooked, soak the seedless dates in milk in a small bowl for half an hour.
Now grind the dates in a mixer. Put this paste in the mixture of lauki and milk and add cardamom powder to it.

Now, lightly fry cashews, almonds and raisins in a small pan with 1 teaspoon of ghee. Garnish the kheer with nuts and enjoy cold or hot!

Benefits of having lauki

Bottle gourd is low in calories but high in essential nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin K, and vitamin A. Its high water content makes it a hydrating food choice, especially during hot weather or after workouts. The vegetable is rich in dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, prevents constipation, and promotes a healthy digestive system.

Due to its low calorie and high fiber content, bottle gourd can be a great addition to weight loss or weight management diets. It helps you feel full for longer periods, reducing overall calorie intake.

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