Healthy Dessert Recipes for Eid ul-Adha 2024
Celebrate Eid ul-Adha with a delightful array of healthy desserts that let you indulge your sweet cravings guilt-free. This curated selection of recipes ensures you can enjoy the festive spirit while keeping your health in check. Dive into these simple yet delicious desserts that are perfect for Bakrid.
1. Dates and Nut Vermicelli Kheer
Ingredients:
- ½ cup water
- 1 tin condensed milk
- 1 liter full-fat milk
- 7-8 seedless dates, chopped
- 3-4 green cardamom pods, crushed
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup ghee
- 2 tbsp chironji (charoli)
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- 7-8 pistachios, sliced
- 8-10 almonds, sliced
- 8-10 cashews, chopped
- 1 cup whole wheat vermicelli (seviyan), crushed
- ¼ cup desiccated coconut
- Chopped nuts and saffron for garnish
Method:
- Cook Condensed Milk:
- Add water to a pressure cooker, immerse the tin of condensed milk, and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
- Prepare Milk Base:
- Heat milk in a deep-bottomed pan. Add dates and cook until they soften and the mixture reduces slightly.
- Flavor the Milk:
- Add crushed cardamom pods and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in sugar and cook until it dissolves.
- Combine Milk and Condensed Milk:
- Add the cooked condensed milk to the mixture, stir well, and cook until it thickens.
- Prepare Nut and Vermicelli Mixture:
- In another pan, heat 2 tbsp ghee. Add chironji and roast until fragrant. Add raisins, pistachios, almonds, and cashews. Roast until slightly brown.
- Add the crushed vermicelli and roast until golden brown. Stir in desiccated coconut and roast until fragrant.
- Combine and Cook:
- Add the vermicelli and nut mixture to the milk mixture. Cook until the kheer thickens and comes to a boil.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped nuts and saffron. Serve hot.
2. Refreshing Summer Fruit Basket
Ingredients:
- 1 large watermelon
- 2 cups black and green grapes
- 1 medium muskmelon, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup chopped jamun (black plum) or regular plums
- 2 medium oranges
- 2 kiwis
- A few pineapple slices
Method:
- Prepare Watermelon Basket:
- Cut the watermelon in half and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving the rind to resemble a basket.
- Prepare Fruit Mix:
- In another bowl, combine all the chopped fruits. Squeeze the juice from the oranges and pour over the fruit mix. Toss gently.
- Assemble:
- Place the mixed fruits into the watermelon basket. Serve immediately.
This fruit basket not only adds a colorful touch to your table but also hydrates you during the summer heat.
3. Mango Millet Cheesecake
Ingredients:
For the Cheesecake:
- 300 g cream cheese
- 120 g sweetened condensed milk
- 40 g white chocolate
- 130 g heavy cream
For the Millet Crumble Base:
- 200 g millet biscuits
- 50 g butter
For the Mango Glaze:
- 30 g vegetarian gelatin
- 400 g castor sugar
- 400 g mango juice
Method:
Prepare the Base:
- Millet Crumble:
- Crush the millet biscuits and mix with melted butter until combined.
- Grease a cheesecake mold and press the mixture into the bottom, leveling it evenly.
Prepare the Cheesecake Batter:
- Whisk Cream Cheese:
- In a mixer, whisk the cream cheese until soft and smooth (5-6 minutes). Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Prepare Ganache:
- Chop the white chocolate and place in a bowl. Bring heavy cream to a boil and pour over the chocolate, stirring to make a smooth ganache.
- Mix the ganache with condensed milk. Gradually fold this mixture into the cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Bake:
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the millet base in the mold. Bake at 150°C (302°F) for 10 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.
Prepare the Mango Glaze:
- Cook Mango Glaze:
- Boil mango juice and castor sugar in a pan. Add vegetarian gelatin and stir until dissolved.
- Glaze the Cheesecake:
- Pour the mango glaze over the cooled cheesecake. Allow it to set before serving.
This cheesecake combines the creaminess of traditional cheesecake with the healthy twist of millet and the tropical flavor of mango.
Enjoy these healthy dessert recipes this Eid ul-Adha and indulge in your sweet cravings without any guilt. Happy Bakrid!
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