KESAR BADAAM KULFI

Hello everyone

With holi , summer is also knocking at our door. And for kids it's season for more and more ice creams and chilled desserts. So my kids also demanded for the Desi ice cream, which we call kulfi with love and is much much better in flavor than any other ice cream. To make it even more healthier I added lots of almonds to it . Along with adding health , it also increases kulfi's flavor to many folds. So for this holi , prepare this super yum and simple kulfi and please your guests in chilled way. 

Step wise recipe is given below, do try and don't forget to tell how's it turned out for you😊

KESAR BADAAM KULFI

Serves: 14-15 ( depend on mold size)

Time: 25 mins ( leaving freezing time)

Ingredients 

1 Lt milk
1/2 tin condensed milk , nearly 200 ml
1/2 cup roasted almonds
10-12 threads of saffron, soaked in 2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp corn flour
2 tbsp Sugar or as per taste

Method:

First of all coarsly grind roasted almonds. Don't over grind as we want small chunks of almonds not powder. Keep aside for later use.

In a heavy bottom wok, boil milk till it remain 3/4th. Now add condensed milk and mix well. Let it boil again.

Now add corn flour in some warm milk and add in boiling milk , slowly and stirring constantly to avoid lump formation. Also add sugar and soaked saffron to it. Cook it stirring constantly till it become nice thick like custard . 

Always keep flame minimum after adding corn flour to avoid sticking to the bottom of pan. Now switch off the flame and add crushed almonds to it. Mix well and let it cool for 10-15 mins. 

Then pour in desired molds and keep in freezer for atleast 5-6 hrs or overnight. 

Then demold and serve chilled.

This delicious kulfi is loved by everyone, even my fussy eater loves to relish on it. I am so happy that In this way I can feed him some almonds. 

You can make any flavor of kulfi, this way. Substitute almonds with pista for pista kulfi, add any other dry fruit of your choice or add any other flavor of your choice. 

This kulfi always turned out superb for me and hope you will also love it. So please don't forget to share your experience with me, your valuable comments and suggestions are precious.

Happy cooking....

FLAXSEEDS DRYFRUITS PEANUT BUTTER LADDOOS

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Flaxseeds are considered super healthy food, so why not we too include it in our daily menu. Many people want to add it but don't like its taste , so here I have this super food in super healthy as well as super tasty version. Laddoo... Favorite of every sweet tooth but these are not only yummy for sweet lovers but also a boon to health conscious weight watchers too. It will satisfy your taste buds while craving for sweets and at the same time keep you fill for long. I prefer these for post workout snacks as that time we need some thing energetic and this best suits our needs. As I skipped adding sugar and ghee to it and added lots of Dry fruits , jaggery and peanut butter to increase its nutritional values so that anyone can have these without guilt and stay healthy in a yummy way. There  are numerous health benefits of using flaxseeds and one of them is women health. It's really a complete remedy to women's general regular problems if consumed regularly but remember to not consume too much at a time, as this may be heavy on stomach if consumed in large quantity. 1-2 laddoos daily is enough for our daily requirement of these nutrients. Consumption of raw flaxseed can also lead to digestion problems so always consume it in roasted form. For more information you can refer to Below link.

Flaxseeds, ground, raw
2.00 TBS
14.00 grams

Calories: 75
GI: very low

NutrientAmountDRI/DV
(%)Nutrient
DensityWorld's Healthiest

http://www.webmd.com/diet/benefits-of-flaxseed?page=2

Recipe of this super healthy and yummy laddo is given below ,hope you all will definitely like it and add to your healthy meal list.

FLXSEEDS DRYFRUITS PEANUT BUTTER LADDOOS

Serves: 25-30 pieces( depend on size)

Time : 40 mins

Ingredients

1/2 kg flax seed
400 gms jaggery, grated
1 cup chopped dates
2 cups chopped dry fruits( cashew, almonds, walnut,pistachios and raisins)
2 tbsp ginger powder(optional)
1 tbsp cinnamon powder(optional)
12-15 green cardamom pods
1 tbsp ghee(optional only for flavor)
1/2-3/4 cups of peanut/almond butter

Method:

Dry roast flax seed at medium high flame till aromatic and crunchy. Don't burn it so be careful . let it cool then grind along with cardamom pods to a powder.
Slightly dry roast the dry fruits to make them crunchy . But don't over do as too much roasting or frying of dry fruits decrease its nutritional values.
Now add all ingredients together and mix properly. Your mixture is ready to make laddoos. Make laddoos of desired size and enjoy healthy snacking.

You can add jaggery and dry fruits as per your taste. For easy binding peanut/almond butter quantity can be increased. In India , flaxseeds have enough oil in it to bind itself ,so use peanut butter as required.

If you are allergic to any nut or peanut butter then can simply skip those nuts and go for ghee , for binding and add other nuts of your choice for flavour.

You can add more ghee also for more flavors and easy binding.

But I bet it still not going to disappoint  you at all .
Now enjoy this delightful sweet dish without guilt and stay healthy in a yummy way. Hope you all will like this healthy cum yummy treat and will definitely give it a try. Please pour your valuable comments and suggestions here, they meant a lot ...

I am adding this information for those who are confused whether to consume flaxseeds in summer or not . So here you go... you can eat flaxseeds daily irrespective of seasons . 

Information source : Google 

Facts on Flax seeds: 

Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for overall brain health as well as for preventing memory loss and depression.

Including flax seeds in your diet can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels as much as 25 to 65 percent, especially in women.

Eating flax seeds daily stabilizes blood sugar and can reduce the effects of diabetes.

A 3 tablespoon serving of flax seeds is as rich in omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids as one pound of fish.

Flax seeds are rich in fiber: 3 tablespoons contains one half the daily requirement.

Flax seeds are rich in soluble fiber that carries toxins out of the body.

Flax seeds are rich in lignans—800 times more than any food on earth—which may help fight prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

Lignans also decrease the severity of hot flashes and decrease inflammation related to diseases like arthritis and lupus.

Flax seeds are high in protein, containing 10 grams in each 3 tablespoon serving

Flax seeds are rich and filling, with their high-fiber content and omega-3 fatty acids, and create a full, satisfied feeling.

These are 10 reasons why to consume flaxseeds daily.

Hope this helps😊😊

Happy cooking....