Healthy Ramadan Recipe: Quinoa kheer

Relish this yummy kheer this Ramzan.

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Written By: Prema Kodical | Updated : June 18, 2015 7:07 PM IST

Quinoa is a wonderful ingredient to get your dose of protein. Make its kheer this Ramzan.

Health benefits of quinoa:

  • It is a complete protein, extremely beneficial for vegetarians.
  • It is gluten-free.
  • Rich in fibre.
  • Good for diabetics.
  • Is a weight loss friendly food.

Ingredients

  • Quinoa - cup
  • Cashew nuts - cup
  • Milk 2 cups
  • Condensed milk 2 tbsp
  • Jaggery - cup
  • Cardamom 3

Method

  • Soak cashew nuts in water for half an hour.
  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly and soak in water for half an hour.
  • Drain the quinoa.
  • Add milk and cook it on a slow flame till done.
  • Drain the cashews and grind to a smooth paste adding a little milk as required. Keep aside.
  • Add jaggery, cashew paste and condensed milk.
  • Let it simmer till the kheer thickens.
  • Sprinkle cardamom powder and mix well.
  • Serve chilled.

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