Kaddu Ki Kheer
kaddu ki kheer or pumpkin payasam for the festive season. It tastes delicious and looks colorful.
Servings Prep Time
5people 10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
5people 10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Squeeze out excess water from the grated pumpkin.
  2. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan or heavy bottomed pan and add grated pumpkin.
  3. Sauté it over low flame until raw smell goes off and almost all moisture is absorbed or for around 6-8 minutes.
  4. Add milk, stir well and cook until it turns soft or for around 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally in between.
  5. Add sugar, saffron strands and cardamom powder and stir to dissolve sugar.
  6. Cook until mixture turns slightly thick for approx. 4-5 minutes and turn off the flame.
  7. Let it cool at room temperature. Kaddu ka kheer is ready for serving. Garnish it with almonds and serve it warm or chilled as you like it.