Carrot Badam Kheer

Name: Carrot Badam Kheer
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups low-fat milk; 1 medium carrot (100 g), finely grated; 10 to 12 almonds, soaked, peeled and coarsely ground; 2 green cardamom pods, crushed (or ⅛ tsp cardamom powder); Pinch of Monk fruit sweetener; A few strands of saffron

Carrot Badam Kheer is a nutrient-dense, creamy Indian pudding combining grated carrots, blanched almonds, and milk. Nutritional Benefits : Carrots are rich in vitamin A, fiber, potassium and antioxidants. Almonds add vitamin E, magnesium, healthy monounsaturated fats and some protein. Cardamom adds aroma and eases digestion.

20 min 2 servings 175 kcal

175 kcal

Calories

6.5 g

Protein

12.5 g

Carbs

3 g

Fat

Ingredients

•2 cups low-fat milk
•1 medium carrot (100 g), finely grated
•10 to 12 almonds, soaked, peeled and coarsely ground
•2 green cardamom pods, crushed (or ⅛ tsp cardamom powder)
•Pinch of Monk fruit sweetener
•A few strands of saffron

Method

1
Heat the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium flame.
2
Add the grated carrot and ground almonds. Simmer on low flame for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until the carrot is soft and the kheer thickens slightly.
3
Add in pinch of Monk fruit sweetener
4
Add the crushed cardamom and saffron, and cook for 2 more minutes.
5
Remove from heat
6
Garnish with almonds and serve warm or chilled.