Mango Ice Cream

 

           What better way to enjoy the summer than to relish this homemade yummy and refreshing Mango Ice cream. Just blend all the ingredients and freeze till set. It is that simple. It needs no rocket science nor an ice cream machine. Relish this creamy and yummy summer treat as an after-meal dessert or any time of the day. So go ahead and give it a try and treat your near and dear ones to this wonderful chilled fruity delight. 

• 1 cup mango pulp
• 1 cup full fat milk
• 1 cup milk powder
• 1 cup fresh cream
• 1/4 cup jaggery powder
• 3 tbsp. chopped mango 
• pinch of saffron
• 1 tbsp. chopped pistachios, few mango pieces & dry rose petals to garnish

          In a blender jar, mix all the ingredients and whisk well. 

          Transfer to an air-tight container and freeze for 2-3 hours.

          Then stir with a fork. Add the chopped mango and saffron. Freeze overnight or for a minimum of 8 hours. 

          Garnish with few mango pieces, chopped pistachios and dry rose petals. Serve it chilled in individual bowls and enjoy!!!!

Muskmelon Ice Cream

 

           What better way to enjoy the summer than to relish this homemade yummy and refreshing Muskmelon Ice cream. Just blend all the ingredients and freeze till set. It is that simple. It needs no rocket science nor an ice cream machine. Relish it as an after-meal dessert or any time of the day. So go ahead and give it a try and treat your near and dear ones to this wonderful chilled fruity delight. Do check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this creamy and delicious summer treat.

• 1 & 1/2 cups Muskmelon, chopped
• 1 cup cream
• 1/2 cup condensed milk
• a pinch of saffron 
• 1/4 cup chopped musk melon pieces
• 1 tbsp. chopped pistachios 
• dry rose petals & saffron to garnish

           Blend the muskmelon into a puree. Then again blend along with the cream and condensed milk.

           Transfer to an air-tight container. Add the chopped muskmelon pieces and chopped pistachios. Give it a mix and then sprinkle the saffron over it. Freeze for 2 hours.

           Then stir with a spoon / fork and finally freeze overnight or for a minimum of 8 hours. 

            Serve it chilled in individual bowls, garnished with chopped melon pieces,  chopped pistachios, dry rose petals & saffron.

Blend the muskmelon into a puree. Again blend along with the cream & condensed milk. Transfer to an air-tight container. 

         Add chopped muskmelon pieces & chopped pistachios. Give it a mix.

                 Sprinkle the saffron over it and freeze for 2 hours.

Then stir with a spoon / fork & finally freeze overnight or for a minimum of 8 hours. 

Serve it chilled in individual bowls, garnished with chopped melon pieces, chopped pistachios, dry rose petals & saffron.

Mixed Fruit 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 to this no-cook dessert by adding some chopped mixed fruits and it turned out simply yummy. This way you can make the best use of any leftover fruits by dishing out this easy to prepare dessert. 

           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 can also be enjoyed as an after meal dessert. Choice is yours. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this healthy summer treat. 

• 400 gms. yoghurt
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• pinch of saffron soaked in 1 tsp. rose water for 2-3 hours
• 1 cup mixed fruits, finely chopped (Mango, Dragon Fruit, Musk Melon, Nectarine, Guava, Pear)
• 1/3 cup puree of all the mixed fruits
• chopped nuts, dry rose petals & saffron to garnish
• small scoops of fruits to garnish
• Few sprigs of mint 

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

           Transfer the hung yoghurt to a mixing bowl. Add the sugar, cardamom powder, fruits puree. Give it a mix.

           Add the finely chopped fruits and saffron-rose water. Gently fold them in.

          Garnish with small scoops of fruits, chopped nuts, dry rose petals, mint and saffron.

           Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Then enjoy this tempting, healthy and refreshing chilled dessert.

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

                      Transfer the hung yoghurt to a mixing bowl. 

 Add the sugar, cardamom powder & fruits puree. Give it a mix.

      Add the finely chopped fruits & saffron-rose water. Gently fold them in.

Garnish with small scoops of fruits, chopped nuts, dry rose petals, mint & saffron.

          Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Then enjoy this tempting, healthy & 

          refreshing chilled dessert.

Thandai Matka Kulfi

           

          Thandai Matka Kulfi is a perfect festive dessert apt for special occasions like Holi. So turn the regular kulfi into something interesting by adding some Thandai Mix powder and voila you get an amazing chilled frozen treat. 

          This is a perfect blend of mixed nuts and spices added to some milk to turn into a flavorful and yummy summer treat. I added some crumbled pedas for a rich and creamy texture. 

           Simultaneously, sugar was replaced with jaggery for a healthy twist. Spoon the kulfi into small matkas (clay pots) and chill to serve. So go ahead and treat yourself and your loved ones to this refreshing and tempting Thandai Matka Kulfi.

• 2 cups full cream milk
• 2 store bough pedas, crumbled
• 1/4 cup Thandai powder
• 2 tbsp. jaggery powder or to taste
• pinch of saffron soaked in 2 tbsp. milk 
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. rose water
• pinch of dry rose petals, chopped nuts and saffron to garnish

           In a pan, bring the milk to a boil. Simmer on a low flame for 5 minutes. 

          Add Thandai powder, crumbled peda and jaggery powder. Whisk well to get a smooth and creamy texture. Simmer till it thicken slightly.

          Add the saffron milk, rose water and cardamom powder. Give it a mix and switch off the flame. Keep aside and bring it to room. 

          Spoon the kulfi mix into individual matkas and garnish with chopped nuts, rose petals and few strands of saffron. 

          Chill for 1-2 hours and then enjoy this awesome Thandai Matka Kulfi. 

Jaggery Mawa Kulfi

 

           Kulfi is an equivalent to Indian ice-cream. They are basically frozen dessert prepared with milk and other flavoring agents. They are just perfect during hot summer days or as an after-meal dessert. This is a great party recipe too apt for special occasions. 

           Today I would like to share a healthy, rich and a creamy kulfi with jaggery. So just substitute white sugar with jaggery. I have added some store bought mawa for a creamy texture. To prepare this absolutely easy and delicious chilled dessert, check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this ever popular Indian ice cream. 

• 1/4 cup jaggery
• 2 tbsp. water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. rose water
• 1 cup grated mawa / khoya / milk solids
• powdered jaggery, chopped nuts, saffron and dry rose petals to garnish

         In a pan, add the jaggery and water. Simmer till it melts completely.

         Add the milk, cardamom powder and rose water. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. 

        Add the grated mawa and the powdered nuts. Mix everything well and simmer further till it thickens to a pouring consistency. Keep aside to cool slightly.

          Pour into kulfi moulds or paper cups, covered with an aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. 

          While serving, dip the moulds in water for a minute to loosen. Serve chilled, garnished with powdered jaggery, chopped nuts, saffron and dry rose petals. 

                             In a pan, add the jaggery.....

                 and water. Simmer till it melts completely.

Add the milk, cardamom powder & rose water. Bring it to a boil & simmer for 2-3 minutes. 

                      Add the grated mawa.....

                       & the powdered nuts. Mix everything well.

Simmer further till it thickens to a pouring consistency. Keep aside to cool slightly.

Pour into kulfi moulds or paper cups, covered with an aluminum foil.

                     Refrigerate overnight and demold them. 

Serve chilled, garnished with powdered jaggery, chopped nuts, saffron & dry rose petals. 

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.