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Pumpkin Kheer
Recipe: The Sweet Essence Of Bhog Offering

45 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
9
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Pumpkin kheer, also known as kaddu ki kheer, is not just a dessert; it’s a sincere offering in many Indian spiritual practices. Typically prepared as bhog for auspicious events and pujas, this golden treat radiates the warmth of devotion and the depth of tradition. The subtle sweetness of pumpkin combines beautifully with milk, cardamom, and nuts, resulting in a bowl of pure bliss.

Ingredients

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2 cupsPumpkin (kaddu)(chopped into 1-inch pieces)
3 cups Whole milk (almond milk for vegan version)
3 to 4 tbspSugar (or add as per taste)
5-6Almonds (sliced)
6Pistachios (sliced)
6Cashews (chopped)
1 tspGhee or oil
½ tspCardamom powder/ground green cardamom
½ tspNutmeg (grated or ground)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Preparing the pumpkin

  • Peel and chop the pumpkin. Then steam or pressure cook it until it becomes tender. 

  • Strain the cooked pumpkin and discard the water.

  • Now, mash the cooked pumpkin pieces using a fork or potato masher.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Making the kheer base

  • Heat ghee in a deep pan and fry cashew nuts until golden. Remove and set aside. 

  • In the same pan, add milk and bring it to a boil. 

  • Keep stirring constantly to prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom. Continue to cook the milk this way for 5 minutes. 

  • After that, add in the cooked, mashed pumpkin. 

  • Give it a good mix and let it simmer in the milk or until the mixture thickens slightly.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Sweetening and flavouring

  • Next, sprinkle in the sugar and give it a good stir until it dissolves and blends in nicely. 

  • Then, toss in the cardamom powder, nutmeg, sliced almonds, and pistachios. 

  • Stir gently and cook on a low flame until the kheer is creamy and thickens to the desired consistency.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Garnish and serve

  • Toss those fried cashews back into the kheer. 

  • Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Step 1
Step 1: Preparing the pumpkin
15 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Making the kheer base
20 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Sweetening and flavouring
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Garnish and serve
5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve pumpkin kheer in small kulhads or brass bowls to really capture that authentic bhog vibe.

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair this creamy pumpkin kheer with a crispy combo of aloo-puri for a festive meal.

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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Garnish with silver vark or a few strands of saffron right on top for a dash of elegance.

 

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