Studies have also found that custard apple benefits also include supporting the immune system, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. It is also a good option for people with diabetes and liver problems. However, it is advised not to consume the seeds of this fruit, only the flesh as the seeds can be toxic.
Custard apple recipes that you must try!
Here are 3 delicious recipes prepared using sitaphal by Food Scientist & Restaurateur, Neha Deepak Shah. She recently shared these recipes on her Instagram.
1. Sitaphal ice cream
If you love eating ice cream, this sitaphal ice cream is a must for you!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 cup fresh cream
- 1 cup milk powder
- 1 cup sitaphal pulp
- 1/2 to 3/4 of sugar (depends on your taste_
- Set aside 1/4 extra sitaphal pulp
How to make it?
Put milk, fresh cream, milk powder, sitaphal pulp, and sugar in a blender. Once it’s blended well, pour the mixture into a container and put it in the freezer. Once the mixture is semi-set, add the extra pulp you saved in the ice cream and freeze again. Your ice cream is ready to enjoy!
Pro tip from the expert: Since the ice cream contains no corn flour or stabilisers, it may need 5-7 minutes to soften before you take a scoop.
2. Sitaphal Basundi
A light, refreshing sweet, you can try sitaphal basundi once in a while. However, people with an underlying disease should consult a doctor to know if they can include it in their diet.
Ingredients:
- 1 litre of milk which has been cooked and reduced to half
- 2 big sitaphal
- 2 to 3 tablespoon sugar
- 2 to 3 whole elaichis (cardamom)
- 1/2 tsp elaichi powder
- Nuts, and rose petals to garnish
How to prepare?
Add sugar (or a healthy alternative), cardamom, and cardamom powder to the milk and let it boil until it’s reduced to half. Once it’s done, let it come to room temperature and add sitaphal pulp to it. Garnish with rose petals, nuts, or varq. Now, enjoy!
3. Sitaphal Angoori Basundi
To prepare balls:
- Milk
- Sugar syrup (or honey syrup, maple syrup to make it healthy)
For the Basundi:
- 1 litre of milk which has been cooked and reduced to half
- 2 big sitaphal
- 2 to 3 tablespoon sugar (or a healthy alternative)
- Nuts, and rose petals to garnish
How to prepare?
For this, you will need to make chhena first. For it you will need to heat the milk until it boils, then add lemon juice or vinegar to curdle it. Strain the mixture and press out the whey. Get rid of all the water and begin kneading it. Now, prepare small balls and cook them in sugar syrup (or a healthy alternative). Let it cook for 8-9 minutes. Switch off the flame and let it sit.
As milk balls cool down, cook some milk in a bowl and let it reduce to half. Once it is done, add sitaphal pulp to the milk and blend well in a blender. Pour the mixture into a bowl and add the balls after squeezing them out. Let it cool down and garnish with rose petals, nuts, or varq.
Keep in mind: You can use sugar alternatives like honey, maple syrup or natural sweeteners to make it healthier. Also, people with an underlying disease should ask their doctor first before making any changes to their diet.
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