Milk Powder Chia Burfi

 

          Burfi is one of the most common and popular Indian sweets. It is a must in all Indian festivals, ceremonies or any auspicious occasions. There are varieties of Burfi that can be dished out. 

        

          So check out my version of an instant Burfi prepared of milk powder and chia seeds. They come out real yummy and takes very little time to prepare. 

         Adjust the sweetness according to your preference and surprise your loved ones with this sweet treat. It is a great party recipe, apt for special occasions or as a festive dessert. 

         Enjoy these amazing Burfis at room temperature or chilled. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this yummy dessert.  

• 1 cup milk
• pinch of saffron
• 1 tsp. rose water
• 2 cups milk powder
• pinch pf salt
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup soaked chia seeds
• 2-3 tbsp. ghee
• 2 tbsp. chopped nuts
• few dry rose petals & few strands of saffron to garnish

          In a bowl, add the milk, rose water and saffron. Cover and keep it aside for a minimum of 15-20 minutes so that the saffron gets infused in the milk.

          Add the milk powder, pinch of salt and cardamom powder. Whisk everything well.

          Then add the powdered sugar and the soaked chia seeds. Give it a stir. 

          Heat the ghee in a pan. Then add the milk powder mix and simmer on a low flame by continuously stirring it so that it does not get burnt. 

          Once the mix leaves the sides of the pan and turns thick, transfer to a greased plate / tray.

          Garnish with the chopped nuts, dry rose petals and few strands of saffron. Keep aside to cool completely before cutting into desired shapes. 

          Enjoy it at room temperature or chilled. It can be refrigerated for a couple of days.

In a bowl, add the milk, rose water & saffron. Cover & keep aside for a minimum of 15-20 minutes so that the saffron gets infused in the milk.

Add the milk powder, pinch of salt & cardamom powder. Whisk everything well.

         Add the powdered sugar & the soaked chia seeds. Give it a stir. 

                      Heat the ghee in a pan.

Add the milk powder mix & simmer on a low flame by continuously stirring it so that it does not get burnt. 

      Once the mix leaves the sides of the pan & turns thick,

transfer to a greased plate / tray. Garnish with chopped nuts, dry rose petals & few saffron strands. Keep aside to cool completely before cutting into desired shapes. 

Enjoy it at room temperature or chilled. It can be refrigerated for a couple of days.

Mango, Sago & Chia Pudding

 

            Check out my version of this yummy Pudding prepared with mango puree, soaked chia seeds and sago kheer / payasam / pudding. I garnished with chopped mango pieces, chopped mixed dry fruits, pinch of saffron and pinch of dry rose petals. It tastes simply awesome and mouth watering. 

            This amazing and healthy 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 also be served during festive or any special occasions. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this great chilled summer treat.

• 1 mango, pureed
• 1/4 cup sago
• 2 tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp. sugar or to taste
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp. mixed dry fruits, chopped
• pinch of saffron
• pinch of dry rose petals
• few mango cubes

               Soak the sago overnight. Next day, rinse well and drain. Keep aside.

               In a small bowl, soak the chia seeds in 3/4 cup water for 25-30 minutes. Mix well and keep aside.

              In a small saucepan, bring the milk and sugar to taste to a boil. Add the soaked sago and simmer for 4-5 minutes or till it thickens to a desired consistency. 

              Add the cardamom powder and give it a stir. Set aside to cool down.

              To assemble - Take a glass, and spoon some mango puree first, followed by the sago pudding, soaked chia, mango puree and sago pudding.

              Garnish with chopped mango pieces, chopped mixed dry fruits, pinch of saffron and pinch of dry rose petals. 

              Refrigerate till serving time. Voila!!. Your amazing chilled MANGO, SAGO & CHIA PUDDING is ready to dig in.

                                  Take 1/4 sago / sabudana.

                                 Soak the sago overnight. 

                                 Next day, rinse well and drain. Keep aside.

                                  In a small bowl, Take 2 tbsp. chia seeds. 

                             Soak it in 3/4 cup water for 25-30 minutes. Mix well & keep aside.

                              In a small saucepan, bring the milk and sugar to taste to a boil. 

                         Add the soaked sago & simmer for 4-5 minutes or till it thickens to

                          a desired consistency. 

                          Add the cardamom powder & give it a stir. Set aside to cool down.

                     To assemble - Take a glass, & spoon some mango puree first, followed by

                     the sago pudding, soaked chia, mango puree and sago pudding. Garnish 

                     with mango pieces, dry fruits, pinch of saffron & pinch of dry rose petals. 

                        Refrigerate till serving time. Voila!!. Your amazing chilled MANGO, 

                        SAGO & CHIA PUDDING is ready to dig in.

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. 

Sweet Semolina Dhokla

 

          Dhokla is a traditional Gujarati steamed delicacy prepared out of gram flour. They can also be prepared with semolina. So let me share a sweet version of this healthy savoury treat in a dessert form. They came out just perfect and you can enjoy it as an after meal dessert or when desired. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of some sugar syrup / castor sugar if you wish.

• 1 cup semolina, dry roasted
• 1 tbsp. roasted chickpea flour
• 1/3 cup castor sugar or as required (I used brown sugar)
• 2-3 tbsp. fresh grated coconut 
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1-2 tbsp. melted butter
• 1/4 cup yoghurt
• 1-2 tbsp. soaked chia seeds
• 1 tbsp. chopped pistachios
• required quantity of water
• 1 tsp. eno fruit salt
• chopped pistachios, dry rose petals & soaked chia seeds to garnish
• sugar syrup to drizzle (opt)
• castor sugar to garnish (opt)

          In a bowl, combine all the mentioned ingredients (except eno fruit salt and the garnishing). Add enough water to form a batter of pouring consistency. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

          Add more water if required and whisk well. Add eno fruit salt and give it a stir. Pour into a greased steel container / plate and steam for 20 minutes on a medium flame. 

          When cool, cut into desired shapes. Garnish with chopped pistachios, dried rose petals and soaked chia seeds. 

          Serve it warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of some sugar syrup / castor sugar if you wish.

Oats, Chia & Date Energy Bars

          These are easy to make and healthy energy bars with the goodness of oats, chia seeds and dates, the three main ingredients in this recipe. I also added a little bit of flax seeds and sesame seeds for some crunch. It is a no cook recipe and perfect as a quick breakfast on the go, for weight watchers and  ideal for youngsters. 

          It is soft, chewy and also yummy at the same time. They can be made and stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It is sugar free too, as it has the natural sweetness of dates. So do give it a try and enjoy this delectable treat any time of the day.

• 1 cup oats
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 15-18 dates, soaked overnight & pitted
• 1 tbsp. flax seed
• 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon powder
• pinch of salt

          Dry roast oats, chia seeds, flax seeds and sesame seeds separately and set aside to cool. Blend the oats and chia seeds into a fine powder. 

           Blend the dates along with some water into a fine paste. Mix with all the other ingredients. 

          Transfer to a plate lined with butter paper. Press it down evenly with your hands or a spatula. 

          Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Cut into desired shapes and store in an air tight container or Ziploc bag in the refrigerator. 

Chia Date Bars

          These are easy to make and healthy energy bars with the goodness of chia seeds and dates, the two main ingredients in this recipe. It is a no cook recipe and perfect for weight watchers and  ideal for youngsters. 

          It is soft, chewy and also yummy at the same time. They can be made and stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It is sugar free too, as it has the natural sweetness of dates. So do give it a try and enjoy this crunchy treat.

• 1/4 cup chia seeds 
• 7-8 dates, soaked overnight & pitted
• 1 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
• 2 tbsp. milk powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 tsp. flax seed
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 tsp. chopped pistachios 
• 1 tbsp. raisins

          Blend the dates coarsely in the food processor. Mix with all the other ingredients. 

         Transfer to a plate lined with cling film. Press it down evenly with your hands or a spatula. 

          Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Cut into desired shapes and store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.