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Pumpkin Kheer

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Pumpkin kheer in a white ceramic bowl
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Pumpkin Kheer
Recipe: The Sweet Essence Of Bhog Offering

45 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
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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

UNITSIngredients
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.

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
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