Fruity Bread Pizza - Fusion Dessert

 

            PIZZA is an universally favorite fast food. So now how about having it in a dessert form? Here is my version of a 'FRUITY BREAD PIZZA' that can be served as an after-meal dessert. There is a hidden dessert in it. The Bread pizza base is generously spread with SHRIKHAND (leftover Sweet Corn Shrikhand), topped with some colorful fruits and finally garnished with chopped nuts, dry rose petals and few saffron strands. 

        

          I tried to keep this amazing pizza, simple, healthy and appealing. Any other variety of fruits can be used. So this way I was able to use up the leftover shrikhand. 

 

          With very few basic ingredients you can create this amazing fusion pizza. So go ahead and create your own fusion style fruit pizza by checking out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this visual treat.

• 2 bread slices (white or brown), slightly toasted
• 1/3 cup leftover Shrikhand
• few strawberry slices
• few dragon fruit slices
• few blueberries
• 1-2 tsp. chopped nuts (almonds. pistachios, etc.)
• few dry rose petals
• few saffron strands

           To assemble the Pizza - Take the bread slices and generously spread the leftover shrikhand over it.

           Arrange the cut fruits accordingly in an attractive pattern.

           Top it up with chopped nuts, dried rose petals and few saffron strands.

           Serve as an after-meal dessert and enjoy at room temperature

To assemble the Pizza - Take the bread slices & generously spread the leftover shrikhand over it.

       Arrange the cut fruits accordingly in an attractive pattern.

 Top it up with chopped nuts, dried rose petals & few saffron strands.

                       Serve as an after-meal dessert.

                      And enjoy at room temperature.

Red Dragon Fruit 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. So want to surprise your loved ones with a really unique Burfi recipe?

         So here is an easy and instant Burfi recipe prepared with Red Dragon Fruit. They come out real yummy and takes very little time to dish out. The recipe is very simple with very few ingredients, but the end product is just amazing.

         These Burfis are visually very attractive with its vibrant dark pink / red colour. Adjust the ghee and sweetness according to your preference. You can add jaggery or brown sugar instead for a healthier version. 

          This Fruit, typically is a tropical fruit rich in fibre and antioxidants, but low in calories. It is mildly sweet in taste and has many nutritional benefits. The outer part of this fruit almost resembles a dragon, hence the name. 

          Red Dragon Fruit Burfi 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 red dragon fruit, pureed
• 2 tbsp. ghee
• 1/2 cup semolina
• 1/4 cup jaggery powder
• 1/4 cup milk powder
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1-2 tbsp. chopped almond & pistachios

          Heat 1 tbsp. ghee in a pan and add the semolina. Roast on a low flame for 2-3 minutes or till light golden in colour. 

          Add the pureed dragon fruit, cardamom powder and jaggery powder. Mix  everything well and keep stirring on a low flame till all the moisture has been absorbed. 

          Now add the milk and cook till almost dry, but moist. Then add the milk powder, followed by the remaining ghee. Continue to cook till everything comes together like a dough. 

          Switch off the flame and transfer the contents to a greased plate. Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios. Allow it to cool and then refrigerate for some time till it is nicely set. 

          Cut as desired and enjoy them at room temperature or chilled. It is ideal for any festive occasion or as an after meal dessert. 

                     Heat 1 tbsp. ghee in a pan.

Add the semolina & roast on a low flame for 2-3 minutes or till light golden in colour. 

Add the pureed dragon fruit, cardamom powder & jaggery powder. Mix everything well & keep stirring on a low flame till all the moisture has been absorbed. 

               Now add the milk and cook till almost dry, but moist.

                     Then add the milk powder, 

                     followed by the remaining ghee. 

     Continue to cook till everything comes together like a dough. 

Transfer the contents to a greased plate. Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios. Allow it to cool & then refrigerate for some time till it is nicely set. 

Cut as desired & enjoy them at room temperature or chilled. It is ideal for any festive occasion or as an after meal dessert. 

Thandai Shrikhand

 

           Shrikhand is a rich and creamy traditional Maharashtrian Dessert prepared with hung yoghurt. It is a very easy dessert that can be made in no time if the hung yoghurt is ready. It is usually flavored with saffron and cardamom powder for the original version. 

          However, I gave a healthy twist by adding some Thandai powder and it turned out simply yummy. I used a healthy combination of low fat yoghurt and jaggery. I flavored it with rose water, cardamom powder and saffron. This healthy dessert is an ideal party recipe or can be prepared for any festive occasion. It is best enjoyed chilled as an after meal dessert or with poori. Choice is yours. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this healthy summer treat. 

• 500 gms. low fat yoghurt
• 1/2 cup Thandai powder
• 1/4 cup jaggery powder or to taste
• pinch of saffron soaked in 2 tbsp. milk
• 1 tbsp. crushed dry rose petals, 
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• a pinch of dry rose petals, chopped nuts, Thandai powder and saffron to garnish

          Pour the yoghurt in a cheese cloth and place on a strainer. Keep this on a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. The thick hung yoghurt is used for the recipe. 

          Transfer the hung yoghurt to a bowl. Add Thandai powder and jaggery powder. Whisk well to get a smooth and creamy texture. 

          Add the saffron milk, rose water and cardamom powder. Give it a mix. Chill till serving time. 

         Enjoy garnished with chopped nuts, rose petals, Thandai powder and few strands of saffron.

Pour the yoghurt in a cheese cloth & place on a strainer. Keep this on a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. The thick hung yoghurt is used for the recipe. 

                 Transfer the hung yoghurt to a bowl. 

Add Thandai powder & jaggery powder. Whisk well to get a smooth and creamy texture. 

Add the saffron milk, rose water & cardamom powder. Give it a mix. Chill till serving time.

Enjoy garnished with chopped nuts, rose petals, Thandai powder & saffron.

Thandai Lassi

 

         Thandai is a refreshing Indian drink which is also known as Sardai. It is basically an array of nuts and various spices, ground together, mixed with milk and served. It goes hand in hand with the festival of Holi and Mahashivratri in the Northern parts of India. 

          However, I tried it with buttermilk and some store bought pedas for a thick consistency. So whip up my version of this amazing chilled Thandai Lassi. It tastes equally yummy when served chilled. So go ahead and give it a try and I am sure you will love it.

          This refreshing Lassi is just perfect during summer to beat the scorching heat. I flavored it with cardamom powder, saffron and dry rose petals along with a combination of dry fruits and few spices. 

         

• 2 glasses buttermilk 
• 2 milk pedas / 2-3 tbsp. khoya 
• 1 tsp. rose water
• powdered sugar to taste
• 2 tbsp. almonds
• 2 tbsp. cashew nuts
• 2 tbsp. pistachios
• 2 tbsp. poppy seeds / sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp. melon seeds
• 1/4 tsp. saffron
• 1 tbsp. fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp. whole peppercorns
• 6-7 cardamoms
• 3 tbsp. dry rose petals
• chopped nuts & rose petals to garnish 

           Blend buttermilk, pedas, rose water and sugar. Keep aside. Grind the remaining ingredients into a powder in a mixer-grinder.

           While serving, add 2-3 tbsp. of the thandai powder to a glass of buttermilk and mix well. You may strain it if you wish and garnish with some nuts and rose petals. 

          Serve chilled for a refreshing drink during the festival of Holi or whenever desired.  

Note: 

1.  I used sesame seeds in place of poppy seeds as it is not available at my place of residence. However, it really tasted yum and there was absolutely no change in the flavor. 

2.  You can make this Thandai powder mix and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to make varieties of desserts.  

Thandai Masala Powder

 

          Thandai Masala Powder is a versatile Powder made of mixed nuts, saffron, dry rose petals, melon seeds, poppy seeds and few spices like cardamom, fennel seeds and peppercorns. It is prepared in large quantities and used to flavor milk or buttermilk along with some sugar to taste. For healthier options, date syrup, jaggery or honey may be used to sweeten the drink. So enjoy this healthy drink chilled and garnished as desired.

        

            Thandai Milk or Thandai lassi is a cooling drink usually served during the festival of Holi. You can also use this powder to make any dessert like kheer, rabdi, smoothie or in raita, kadhi, muffins or cakes.

• 2 tbsp. almonds
• 2 tbsp. cashew nuts
• 2 tbsp. pistachios
• 2 tbsp. poppy seeds 
• 2 tbsp. melon seeds
• 1/4 tsp. saffron
• 1 tbsp. fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp. whole peppercorns
• 6-7 cardamoms
• 3 tbsp. dry rose petals
• chopped nuts, saffron & rose petals to garnish 

          Grind all the above mentioned ingredients into a powder in a mixer-grinder. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and use as needed.

          Just add 2 tbsp. of the Thandai Masala Powder along with some sugar to taste to a glass of buttermilk / milk and mix well. 

          You may strain it if you wish and garnish with some nuts, saffron and rose petals if you wish. 

          Serve chilled for a refreshing drink during the festival of Holi or whenever desired. 

          You can also use this versatile Thandai Masala Powder to make any dessert of your choice. 

Dates Dry Fruit Roll (Sugar Free Dessert)

 

             Dates Dry Fruit Rolls are very easy to prepare. They are healthy with the goodness of dates and mixed dry fruits having almonds, cashew, pistachios, walnuts and raisins. I flavored these rolls with cardamom powder and rose water. This is a perfect guilt free dessert apt for any festive occasions. Besides, they can be enjoyed as a quick breakfast on the go. It is also a perfect snack for weight watchers and ideal for the youngsters.

             Dates and Dry Fruit Rolls are completely sugar free as it has only the natural sweetness of the dates. So they are diabetic friendly. It can be made much in advance and stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for a couple of days. So check out a quick step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this yummy treat. 

• 1 cup soft dates, deseeded & chopped
• 3 tsp. ghee
• 1 cup mixed fry fruits, chopped
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tbsp. pistachios, chopped
• 1 tbsp. rose water
• pinch of chopped pistachios, almonds and dry rose petals

              Blend the chopped dates and the rose water in a mixer grinder and keep aside. 

              Dry roast the sesame seeds for a minute and keep aside.

              Heat 1 tsp. ghee and sauté the dry fruits for 2 minutes. Keep aside. 

              Heat 1 tsp. ghee and sauté raisins for a minute. Set aside. 

              Heat the remaining 1 tsp. ghee and sauté the ground dates and cardamom powder till it comes together as a lump. 

              Now add the roasted dry fruits and raisins. Combine everything well. 

              Transfer to a plate. When it is cool enough to handle,  roll the mix into a log. 

              Now on a surface or in a pan, spread the roasted sesame seeds, chopped pistachio, chopped almonds and dry rose petals.

              Roll the log on it so that it is well coated. Wrap it in an aluminum foil and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

              Then cut into slices with a sharp knife. Date Dry Fruit Rolls are ready to be enjoyed.

                                  Dry roast the sesame seeds for a minute and keep aside.

                            Heat 1 tsp. ghee & sauté the dry fruits for 2 minutes. Keep aside. 

                                 Heat 1 tsp. ghee and sauté raisins for a minute. Set aside. 

                     Heat the remaining 1 tsp. ghee & sauté the ground dates & cardamom

                       powder till it comes together as a lump. 

                        Add the roasted dry fruits & raisins. Mix everything well. Transfer 

                        to a plate. When it is cool enough to handle, roll the mix into a log. 

                              Now on a surface or in a pan, spread the roasted sesame seeds, 

                              chopped pistachio, chopped almonds and dry rose petals.

                                  Roll the log on it so that it is well coated. 

                                 Wrap it in an aluminum foil and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

                                  Cut into slices with a sharp knife.

                        Date Dry Fruit Rolls are ready to be enjoyed.