Kheer made with Aloe Vera..Doesn't it sound interesting😊 Yup..sharing with you a quite different recipe I tried with my own ideas & was pretty much surprised with its amazing taste. Aloe Vera is most widely used for skin care & healing inflammation. Its not only good for the skin but also has numerous health benefits when taken internally which includes regulation of blood pressure, heals ulcers, regulates blood sugar, promotes healing of bones & joints, strengthens immune system, heals internal tissue damage, making an excellent natural nutrition supplement.
There is a common belief that Aloe Vera tastes bitter. Even I thought so. But if we follow the correct procedure of cutting & cleaning, you will never have a trace of bitterness. I'm sure you'll definitely love this recipe. Please follow the instructions carefully while cutting & cleaning.
Aloe Vera Kheer Recipe
Preparation time : 15 mins | Cooking time : 20 mins | Serves : 4
Category : Dessert
Ingredients:
Aloe Vera - 1/2 leaf (if big)
Sago/Sabudana/Javvarisi - 2 tbsp
Milk - 3 cups
Sweetened Condensed milk - 3/4 cup
Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
Ghee - 1 tbsp
Cashews, Raisins - for garnishing
Saffron - few strands(optional)
Method
1. Cut the bottom part of the Aloe Vera & place it straight up in a bowl as shown below. Allow it to stand for 15 mins so that the yellow liquid drains off.
2. Meanwhile in a vessel boil 2 cups of water & add the Sago/Javvarisi & allow it to cook until it becomes soft & transparent.
3. In a frying pan add a tbsp of ghee & fry the raisins & cashews till golden brown & set aside.
4. In a heavy bottomed pan boil 3 cups of milk in medium flame.
5. Once the yellow liquid is drained off the Aloe Vera wash it & cut the sides. Then cut the Aloe into cubes & peel of the skin completely as shown in the pic below.
6. Now wash the cubes at least 5-7 times to remove the gel consistency.
7. Cut the cubes into small pieces & wash it 3-4 times to remove the jelly.
8. In a pan add a tsp of ghee & fry the cut pieces for a minute.
9. Add it to the boiling milk & allow it to cook for 10-12 mins till it becomes soft. Stir it occasionally.
10. Once it got cooked add the sweetened condensed milk & stir well.
11. Strain & add the cooked Sago/Javvarisi to it & stir well.
13. Add the cardamom powder, roasted cashews & raisins. Garnish it with Saffron.
14. Switch of the stove once it starts to thicken.
Our delicious Aloe Vera Kheer is now ready to serve. Serve it hot/cold.
