Peel bottlegourd, cut into half, remove seeds, wash and then grate. Place in a strainer toremove excess water.

Bringthe milk to boil in a heavy bottom pan. Reduce for 20 minutes on low flame stirring

occasionally.

Squeezeout excess water from the lauki ( bottle gourd) and add to the reduced / thickened milk.

Cookthe lauki ( bottle gourd) in the milk for approximately 20 minutes or till cooked.

Addthe sugar and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

Addthe chopped cashew nuts and raisins and cardamom powder. (You can also addalmonds and pistachios).

Lauki kheercan be served hot or cold.