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Shakarkandi ki Kheer
Soft, creamy, this soothing rich Shakarkandi ki Kheer ( sweet potato pudding) is truly a sublime dessert. Perfect for your Diwali table this year!
Servings:
5
servings
Calories:
Author:
Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
600
ml
Coconut milk
300
gms
Sweet Potato/ Shakarkandi, cooked and pureed
1/2
cup
Almond meal/ Ground Almonds
1
tsp
Cardamom powder
3-4
tbsp
Jaggery powder
1/2
tsp
Saffron soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
2
tbsp
Melon seeds
For topping
Coconut flakes,Pistachio, Almond slivers, Dried rose petals
For topping
Instructions
Heat coconut milk in a heavy bottom pan. Cook till it reduces by a quarter.
Add the cardamom powder, almond meal, and shakarkandi ( sweet potato) puree. Cook till thick and creamy, stirring occasionally.
Take the kheer off the heat. Stir in the jaggery powder and saffron. Taste and adjust for sweetness.
Top with melon seeds, coconut flakes, rose petals, pistachio, and almond slivers.
Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy!