Suraikai Payasam (Bottle guard Kheer) - சுரைக்காய் பாயசம்

Surakai Payasam - சுரைக்காய் பாயசம்

Made kheer with suraikkai (bottle guard)  I tasted this during my college days.

Easy to make and is a natural body coolant.

Ingredients Needed:-

1. Grated Surakkai (Lauki) - 2 cups 

2. Milk - 1 lit

3. Sugar - 1 cup (200 grams approx) 

4. Ghee - 1 tsp 

5. Elaichi powder and saffron for garnishing 



சுரைக்காய் பாயசம்

Method:-

1. Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan and sauté the grated Surakkai (Lauki)

2. Add boiled milk and cook nicely.

3. The quantity of the milk should reduce to 3/4 lit .

4. Now add in sugar and bring it to boil till it thickens.

5. Garnish with Elaichi powder and Saffron .

Note :-

I used full cream milk to get the richness and thickness of the kheer.

Serving suggestion:- Refrigerate before serving.