Mithai Lassi

 

            Whip up this amazing chilled Lassi from some leftover sweets. In this way, you can make good use of them and come up with this soothing and refreshing drink. In this recipe, I made use of Motichoor laddu and peda for a thick and creamy texture. You can also use some khoya or dry fruits instead, while blending. So go ahead and give it a try by checking out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

            This Lassi is just perfect during summer to beat the scorching heat. I have not added any sugar. You may if you wish. I flavored it with cardamom powder and rose water. You can try with any other flavour of your choice. 

          So a great combination of some leftover sweets and yoghurt makes for this yummy refreshing lassi. Garnish with a pinch of saffron, some crushed laddu, chopped pistachios, mint leaf & dry rose petals and you are ready to savour it. 

 

• 1 cup yoghurt
• 2 Boondi laddu
• 1 burfi
• a pinch of cardamom powder
• 1/2 tsp. rose water
• a pinch of saffron
• some crushed laddu, chopped pistachios, saffron, mint leaf & dry rose petals to garnish

          In a mixi jar, add the yoghurt, boondi laddu, burfi, cardamom powder, rose water and saffron. Blend until smooth. 

          Pour into individual glasses and chill to serve, garnished with some crushed boondi laddu, chopped pistachio, saffron, dry rose petals and mint leaf. 

                    In a mixi jar, add boondi laddu, burfi, cardamom powder, rose water  

                                 and the yoghurt and saffron.

                                  Blend until smooth. 

                    Pour into individual glasses & chill to serve, garnished with some crushed 

                    boondi laddu, chopped pistachio, saffron, dry rose petals & mint leaf. 

Noodles Custard with Boondi Laddu and jelly (Fusion Dessert)

 

          Custard is a very common dessert, that is very easy to make. There are many flavors that you can try. It can get quite boring to have custard time and again without any variations. So dish out this extremely easy to assemble and a perfect meal ender by incorporating ragi noodles, few leftover crushed boondi laddu and some jelly. 

        

                I garnished with more of the crushed laddu and chopped pistachios. There is a bite to every spoonful of this delicious dessert. You can also add in few crushed jalebis for a slight crunch. It tastes awesome. Refrigerate till serving time and enjoy this quick, easy and a yummy fusion dessert.

• 500 ml. full cream milk
• 2 tbsp. custard powder of any flavour
• sugar to taste 
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. rose water
• 1 cup ragi noodles, boiled & drained
• 1-2 boondi laddu, crushed
• jelly made from 1 pack
• 1 tsp. chopped pistachios

          For the custard - In a small bowl, mix the custard powder with 1/4 cup milk and keep aside.

          In a saucepan, bring the remaining milk, cardamom powder and sugar to a boil. 

          Pour the custard mix slowly. Keep whisking till the milk thickens to a desired consistency. 

          Add the rose water and keep aside to cool down. Refrigerate for a few hours.

         Prepare the jelly according to the instructions given on the pack. Leave aside to cool and then refrigerate.

          In a bowl, mix together the custard with the noodles, crushed boondi laddu and jelly. 

          To assemble - Take a glass bowl and spoon some of the custard mix and garnish with some more of crushed boondi laddu and chopped pistachios.

           Refrigerate for some time. Your chilled yummy Noodles Custard is ready to relish. 

Custard Falooda

 

              Check out my version of this yummy Custard Falooda, where I added chia seeds, some leftover crushed boondi laddu, jelly, topped with strawberry ice-cream and garnished with chopped pistachios. It tastes simply awesome and mouth watering. This amazing concoction can be relished as an after meal dessert or anytime you wish to enjoy this fusion treat. It is a perfect party recipe and can be served during festive or any special occasions.

            Everybody's favourite, falooda hardly takes any time to prepare. Just a little bit of assembling, and you have a surprise dessert in front of you. 

            You may add few chopped seasonal fruits and mixed dry fruits too. In this recipe, I skipped the mandatory vermicelli. However, you may add if you wish. 

• 500 ml. full cream milk
• 2 & 1/2 tbsp. custard powder of any flavour
• sugar to taste 
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. rose water
• 5 tbsp. chia seeds soaked in 2 cups water overnight
• 2-3 boondi laddu, crushed
• jelly made from 1 pack
• 1 tsp. chopped pistachios

          For the custard - In a small bowl, mix the custard powder with 1/4 cup milk and keep aside.

          In a saucepan, bring the remaining milk, cardamom powder and sugar to a boil. 

          Pour the custard mix slowly. Keep whisking till the milk thickens to a desired consistency. 

          Add the rose water and keep aside to cool down. Refrigerate for a few hours.

         Prepare the jelly according to the instructions given on the pack. Leave aside to cool and then refrigerate.

          To assemble - Take a tall glass and layer with some jelly, followed by some crushed boondi laddu, soaked chia seeds, custard, chia seeds again and crushed laddu.

          Top it up with a dollop of ice cream and then garnish with chopped pistachios and jelly. Refrigerate for some time. Your chilled yummy Custard Falooda is ready to relish.