Low Sodium Jigarthanda
Treat yourself to a healthier twist on a beloved South Indian classic with this Low Sodium Jigarthanda recipe! Perfect for those seeking a refreshing yet guilt-free indulgence, this flavorful drink combines creamy almond milk, luscious vanilla ice cream, and the delicate sweetness of rose syrup with nutrient-rich chopped nuts. The recipe cleverly replaces traditional high-sodium ingredients with unsweetened almond milk and low sodium ice cream, while retaining the authentic cooling charm of Jigarthanda through silky cubes of agar agar. Prepared in under 40 minutes, this wholesome beverage is ideal for summer gatherings or as a midday pick-me-up. Serve it chilled in tall glasses for a visually stunning treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Milk
- 200 ml Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 teaspoon Natural Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Cornflour
- 50 grams Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rose Syrup
- 5 grams China Grass/Agar Agar
- 100 ml Water
- 100 ml Chilled Almond Milk (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Nuts (cashews and almonds)
- 2 scoops Ice Cream (preferably vanilla, low sodium)
Instructions
In a saucepan, add milk and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
While the milk is heating, dissolve cornflour in a small amount of cold water to make a smooth paste.
Add the cornflour paste to the simmering milk and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
Continue simmering until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Add sugar and vanilla extract to the thickened milk mixture and continue to stir until all sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat and let it cool.
In another small saucepan, add water and bring to a boil. Add the china grass/agar agar and stir until completely dissolved. This will take around 5 minutes.
Pour the agar agar solution into a flat dish and let it set completely at room temperature. Once set, cut it into small cubes.
To serve, take a tall glass and add a tablespoon of rose syrup at the bottom.
Add a few cubes of set china grass, followed by some chopped nuts.
Add a scoop of the thickened milk mixture and gently pour chilled almond milk on top.
Finish with a scoop of low sodium vanilla ice cream and garnish with more chopped nuts, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this soothing and refreshing beverage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.7 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 492 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.8 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.1 mcg | 45% | |
| Calcium | 1384 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1329 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
