Fruit Kheer Recipe

Fruit Kheer is a delicacy particularly in the South of India. Fruit payasam as commonly called is a variety of Sago Kheer with added fruits to give it an exotic flavor. The delectable combination of fruits and Sago not only make it delicious but are also makes for a healthy pudding for those with a sweet tooth! Make fruit Kheer with seasonal fruits available in the market. The fruits mentioned in the recipe though would be ideal.

INGREDIENTS:

• Ripe Mango (diced into cubes) – 1 cup
• Diced Banana pcs – 1 cup
• Diced Apple – 1 cup
• Powdered Cardamom - 1 tsp
• Milk – ½ liter
• Sago- ¼ cup
• Water – 1 ½ cups
• Soaked Almonds (diced) - 50 Gms
• Cashew nuts – ½ cup
• Raisins – 1 Tblsp
• Ghee – 2 Tblsp
• Sugar – 2 Tblsp
• Grated coconut- ¼ cup
• A pinch - saffron

METHOD OF PREPARATION
1. Soak Sago or Sabudana as it is commonly known for 10-12 mins and cook for 5 mins in water. Keep aside.
2. Fry cashew nuts and raisins in ghee until light brown and keep aside.
3. In the remaining ghee sauté Sago as well as the coconut.
4. Add milk, preferably full cream and water and boil for 15 mins.
5. Add Sago and remaining ingredients along with sugar and fruits and boil for 2 mins.
6. Garnish with nuts and saffron.