Fruit Custard

International Egg less Sweets Special

Fruit Custard

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

Apples- 1 Medium

Oranges- 1 Medium

Pears- 1 Medium

Black Grapes- 12 to 15 No’s

Kiwi- 1 Medium

Papaya- ½ Cup

Pomegranate Seeds- ¼ Cup

Milk- 2 Cups

Custard Powder- 3 Tbsp.

Sugar- 3 Tbsp

Dry Fruits (5 Almonds, 5 Pistachios) - To Garnish

Cherries- To Garnish

Method:

Soak Almonds Overnight
Drain, Peel & Slice Almonds

In a Bowl, Add 3 Tbsp of Cold Milk with 2 Tbsp of Custard Powder and Mix it properly.

Boil the Remaining Milk

Gradually add the Custard-Milk Mix and Stir continuously.

Add Sugar and Mix Well.

Bring the Custard Mix to a Boil. Keep the Custard aside to Cool

Meanwhile, Wash & Dice Apples & Pears

Wash, Peel and Dice Papaya into Medium size.

Peel the Orange & remove the Skin and Seeds.

Wash, De Seed & Dice Grapes.

Gently Peel the Kiwifruit and Dice into Small Pieces. 
Roast, Cool, De Skin & Slice Pistachios

In the Meantime, as Custard Cools, add the Mixed Fruits

Garnish with Dry Fruits, Cherries and Serve Immediately!

 

Tips:

·         Try to use at least 4.5 % Fat Milk for a Creamy & Yummy looking Custard!

·         Can add Bananas as well but make sure that they are Mixed with the Custard just before Serving, as they tend to lose Water easily

·         Diced Apple and Pears should be Soaked in Water to prevent Discoloration.

It is Easy to Remove Pomegranate Seeds Soaked in Water as the Waste particles will float in water and can be discarded easily
Almonds can also be used this way- Microwave in 1/2 Cup Water for Couple of Minutes, Cool & Peel for Quick Usage
Chopped Dates can be added

Variation:

Keep the Custard to Chill in the Refrigerator.

Garnish with Dry Fruits, Cherries & Serve Chilled!

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Grapes, Pomegranate and Cucumber Dip (Angoori Anar aur Kheera Raita)

North Indian Vegetarian Dips Special

Grapes, Pomegranate and Cucumber Dip (Angoori Anar aur Kheera Raita)

Ingredients:

Set Thick Curd- 1 Cup

Grapes (Angoor)- 1/4 Cup, Chopped

Pomegranate (Anar)-1/4 Cup

Cucumber (Kheera)- 1/4 Cup, Grated

Onion- 1 Small, Finely Chopped

Black Salt (Kala Namak)- 1/2 Tsp.

Roasted Cumin Powder (Kuta Bhuna Jeera)- 1/2 Tsp.

Red Chilli Powder (Kuti Lal Mirch)- 1/2 Tsp.

Lemon Juice (Nimbu)- 1 Tbsp.

Crushed Black Pepper Powder (Kuti Kali Mirch)- To Taste

Fresh Coriander Leaves (Dhaniya)- 2 Tbsp.

Method:

Whisk the Curd; add Black Salt, Roasted Cumin Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Lemon Juice, Crushed Black Pepper Powder and pinch of Salt to it

Add Grapes, Pomegranate, Cucumber, Onions and Mix it properly

Raita should not be of a Creamy Texture, neither too Thick nor too Watery
Add 1 Tbsp. of Water if needed

Garnish it with Fresh Coriander and Sprinkle some Pomegranate Seeds

Serves as a Perfect Accompaniment to Stuffed Indian Flat Bread (Paranthas) and Rice Varieties (Pulao/Biryani)!!

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