Vegan Kaddu Kheer (Bottle Gourd Pudding)
Indulge in the creamy, aromatic flavors of Vegan Kaddu Kheer, a delightful bottle gourd pudding that's both healthy and satisfying. This wholesome dessert combines the natural sweetness of coconut sugar with the richness of coconut and almond milk, creating a luscious plant-based twist on the traditional Indian sweet. Grated bottle gourd is slowly simmered with fragrant cardamom and saffron, then topped with toasted cashews, almonds, and plump raisins for added texture and depth. Perfectly dairy-free and naturally sweetened, this vegan kheer is the ultimate festive treat or a comforting dessert for any occasion. Serve it warm or chilled and garnish with a sprinkle of nuts or saffron for a visually stunning finish.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized Bottle gourd (kaddu)
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 200 ml Almond milk
- 100 grams Coconut sugar
- 4 pieces Cardamom pods
- 10 strands Saffron strands
- 2 tablespoons Raisins
- 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoons Almonds
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
Directions
Step 1
Peel and grate the bottle gourd. Set it aside.
Step 2
In a large pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the grated bottle gourd to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
Step 4
Add the coconut milk and almond milk to the pan. Stir well to combine.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the bottle gourd is fully cooked.
Step 6
Crush the cardamom pods and add them, along with the saffron strands, to the kheer. Stir well.
Step 7
Mix in the coconut sugar and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, allowing the sugar to dissolve completely and the flavors to meld.
Step 8
In a small pan, dry roast the cashews and almonds until they are golden brown. Set aside to cool slightly, then roughly chop them.
Step 9
Add the raisins, chopped cashews, and almonds to the kheer, stirring gently.
Step 10
Allow the kheer to cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Step 11
Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional nuts or a few saffron strands, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1784.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1166.0 |
| Total Fat 34.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 317.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 217.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 175.4g | |
| Protein 14.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 66.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 692.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2249.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories