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10Nov
Fruit and Mint Custard Recipe

Custard is a simple and sweet dessert that can satiate your sugar cravings in a jiffy. Loaded with fruits and dry fruits, this creamy dessert is indeed a delight to have. To make this recipe, you just need a handful of fruits, milk, sugar, vanilla essence, cashews, almonds and mint. We have added fruits like strawberry, kiwi and apricots, however, you can add more fruits of your choice like apple, banana, grapes and mango. Instead of white sugar, you can use jaggery, brown sugar and even stevia. Be it kids or adults, everyone will love this recipe. You can also serve this Fruit Custard at parties and birthdays. Do try this recipe, rate it and let us know how it turned out to be by leaving a comment in the section below. Happy Cooking!

How to make Fruit and Mint Custard

  • Step 1 Chop the fruits

    Take strawberries, apricot, kiwis and cut into small cubes.

  • Step 2 Make custard slurry

    Mix custard powder and sugar in little milk to prepare custard slurry.

  • Step 3 Custard preparation

    Boil the remaining milk for 10 minutes in a pot. Pour the custard slurry in the boiled milk and give a good whisk.

  • Step 4 Garnish and serve

    Add chopped fruits, almonds, cashews, mint leaves and vanilla essence to the custard. Let the custard cool down and then keep in the fridge until chilled. Custard is now ready to be served.
7Nov
Orange Carrot Kheer Recipe

Kheer is a classic Indian dish that is apt for all festivals and special occasions. Traditionally, Kheer is prepared using rice, milk and sugar, but in this recipe, we will give the recipe a healthy twist by preparing it with ingredients like Oats, Honey, Milk, Orange and Carrot. The combination of orange and carrot provides different flavours to the dessert. For garnish, we have added some chopped almonds, however, you can use your favorite nuts as well.

This Kheer recipe is perfect for the ongoing holy period of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time for reflection, spiritual growth and strengthening bonds with family and friends. For individuals observing the fast during this period, Sehri is a crucial meal consumed before sunrise that provides the necessary nourishment and energy, to keep you going. If you wish to include a unique dish in your Sehri menu, then this Orange Carrot Kheer is the perfect option. Do try this recipe, rate it and let us know how it turned out to be by leaving a comment in the section below. Happy Cooking!

Recipe by: Quaker Oats

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How to make Orange Carrot Kheer

  • Step 1 Roast the oats

    Add oats to a pan and dry roast them for a few minutes while stirring continuously. Once done, take them out on a plate.

  • Step 2 Boil the milk

    Add skimmed milk to a pot and keep it on medium flame. Let it come to a boil.

  • Step 3 Add carrots

    Add grated carrots to the boiling milk and lower the flame. Let it cook for 10 minutes.

  • Step 4 Add oats

    Now add oats to the pot and give a good mix. Let the kheer cook till it thickens.

  • Step 5 Add the final ingredients

    Crush the green cardamom and take out the seeds. Crush the seeds and add to the oats. Also add honey, orange zest and chopped almonds. Cook for last 2 minutes and switch off the flame.

  • Step 6 Ready to be served

    Your ​Orange Carrot Kheer is now ready to be served. Enjoy either hot or chilled.
4Nov
Walnut and Banana Kheer Recipe

It’s a nutritious dessert that can be prepared on any occasion. Walnut and Banana Kheer is a mouth-watering delicacy that can be prepared on special occasions and festivals. This delicious dessert can be enjoyed during the fasting period as well. It’s rich in protein and a great addition to diet. To make it healthier, do not mix sugar in the Kheer and opt for jaggery powder or sugar free pellets. This will not only improve the nutrition but taste as well.

How to make Walnut and Banana Kheer

  • Step 1 Prepare walnut milk and walnut paste

    Soak half the walnuts for 2-4 hours and blend them with water to make walnut milk. Next, roast the remaining walnuts and crush them to paste. Keep them aside.

  • Step 2 Simmer walnut milk with walnut paste

    In a pan, add ghee, green cardamoms, walnut milk and keep stirring. Add roasted walnut paste to the mixture and keep whisking.

  • Step 3 Add banana to the walnut milk

    One the milk thickens, chop a banana and add that to the pan. Stir it for a while, take it off the heat and put it in a bowl.

  • Step 4 Garnish with walnuts and enjoy

    Top up with chopped walnuts and serve fresh