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Dates and Nuts Kheer ( Diabetic Recipe) / Sugar Free Dessert
0 comments Posted by ST at Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Kheer has always been a part of the indian spread.Several variations of kheer have emerged over time. Here i present a very healthy version, especially for diabetics a dessert made with Dates and Nuts.
Dates are naturally sweet and full of nutrients. Although not allowed in large quantities for diabetics, it is any day a better option compared to other sugar-laden sweets. The Dates and Nuts Kheer does not use any sugar. By cooking with Dates this dish is completely guilt free for people who are diet conscious and those with diabetes.This recipe is just the ticket when you’re craving something sweet.This Dessert tastes Yummm.
Ingredients:-
Dates / Khajur - 10
Low Fat Milk - 3 cups + 1/2 cup for soaking nuts
Almonds / Badam - 1 tsp
Cashewnuts / Kaju - 1 tsp
Cardamom Powder - 1 pinch
Saffron - 1 pinch (Optional)
Method:-
1) First remove the seeds from dates if not seedless and chop them into small pieces.
2) Then soak the dates and cashews ,almonds in 1/2 cup milk for 30 mins until they become a little soft.
3) Grind them into a fine paste in a mixer or blender by adding a little milk but make sure not to make the paste runny.
4) In the pan, boil 3 cups of milk, when it comes to a boil and reduces into 3/4th put the flame on low and add saffron strands. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5) Switch the heat off and add the Dates and nuts paste. Add powdered cardamom powder and mix well.
6) Garnish it with chopped almonds or pistachios or walnuts.
7) Serve hot or You can also refrigerate the kheer for up to 1 hour and serve chilled.
Tips:-
You can use the nuts which ever you want.
Navaratna Kurma is a delicious combination of several vegetables,nuts and fruits in a creamy sauce. This dish is a combination of flavour, richness & simplicity.. It is often served in Indian restaurants.
Ingredients:
* 2 1/2 cups chopped vegetables (cauliflower, green peas, carrot, green beans, red bell pepper)
* 1/2 cup chopped fried paneer
* 2 onions chopped
* 3 tomatoes pureed
* 3 tablespoons oil
* 2 slices Pineapple Chunks
* 1 small apple
* Pinch of asafetida (hing)
* 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
* 1 seeded finely chopped green chili
* 1 tbsp shredded ginger
* 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
* 1 tbsp coriander powder (dhania)
* 1/4 tsp turmeric Haldi)
* 1 tsp Red chilli powder
* 1 bay leaf
* 1/4 cup Cashewnuts
* 1 tsp Kasoori Methi
* 2 tbsp Raisins
* 2 cups milk
* 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
* Salt to taste
Method:
1. Mix the shredded ginger, green chili, coriander powder, turmeric, and Red chilli powder, Salt with 2 tablespoons of water and set aside.
2. Blend 1/4 cup cashew nuts with 1-cup milk and keep aside.
3. Chop all the fruits fine.
4. Heat the oil in a pan.
5. Add the asafetida and cumin seeds. After cumin seeds crack, add the bay leaves and onions .Fry till onions become translucent..
6. Now add Tomato Puree and the spice mixture. Fry for a few seconds until the spices start separating from the oil.
7. Add the cauliflower, green peas, carrot and green beans. Mix well and cover the pan. Let the vegetables cook on medium heat for about 7 to 8 minutes. The vegetables should be cooked just about half way.
8. Add the bell pepper and paneer and dry fruits ,Fruits. Mix well. Add the Cashew-milk paste and cook until the vegetables are tender and gravy becomes thick. Add more milk if needed for more gravy.
9.Turn off the heat. Mix in the garam masala, Kasoori Methi .
10. Place the vegetable korma in a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro.
11. Korma can be served with Roti ,Chapati ,Naan.
Enjoy an exotic curry!
Substitutions and Variations:
1. Substitute any vegetable, for example potatoes, cabbage, corn, and mushrooms or other vegetables.
2. Tofu can be used instead of paneer.
3. For the gravy, you may replace 1-cup milk with 3/4 cups cream for a richer texture.
This is reaching Side Dish For Chapati Event started by Viki.
