You can be true to your “heart” if you eat a handful of almonds everyday!!!! and If possible consume with the skin as it rich in anti oxidant flavonoids
It is great for the heart as it lowers bad cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease
Mono unsaturated fat packed with vitamins and minerals
A wondrous nut for diabetes patients, which is high in protein, Vitamin E and rich in anti oxidants
Many special sweet and savoury treats are made out of the this world’d greatest and healthiest nut!!
So why not try this simple sweet treat and add it to your menu today!!!!
Ingredients to serve 10
¼ Cup Almonds
¼ Cup Luke Warm Water
6 Cups Milk
2 Cups Sugar
Few Drops Almond Essence
1 Tsp Cardamom Powder
Few strands of Saffron (to add colour to the dish!!)
Optional to use
1 ladle Fresh Cream OR
1 ladle Condensed Milk
- Almond Kheer
Preparation
Soak the nuts for 10 minutes is hot water (so it is easy to peel the skin)
Peel the skin, add water and grind into a soft mixture
Set aside
Place the milk on a medium flame, stirring it every 2 minutes till it comes to the boil.
Reduce the flame still further and add the soft ground mixture
Stir it for about 5-6 minutes.
Add the sugar, fresh cream or condensed milk, saffron and the essence
Keep stirring and let it boil for about 5 minutes on a very low flame
The Kheer is ready to be served!!
You can serve it hot, warm or chilled