Sugar-Free Jigarthanda
Cool off with this guilt-free twist on a classic South Indian favorite—Sugar-Free Jigarthanda. Crafted with unsweetened almond milk and infused with the aromatic touch of lemongrass, this refreshing beverage boasts a creamy base made from sugar-free khoya and fresh cream. Chia seeds and basil seeds lend their unique texture while rose water and vanilla essence add a delicate floral sweetness, all balanced with a low-calorie sweetener. Served over ice, this dessert drink is as indulgent as it is health-conscious, making it perfect for those who crave flavor without the sugar. Ready in just 30 minutes, this refined recipe is ideal for summer refreshment or as a light, delightful treat for your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 stalk Lemon grass
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla essence
- 2 tablespoons Low-calorie sweetener
- 100 grams Khoya or mawa (sugar-free)
- 100 ml Fresh cream (sugar-free and unsweetened)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 2 teaspoons Rose water
- 2 tablespoons Basil seeds
Instructions
Begin by soaking basil seeds in a cup of water. Leave them for about 10 minutes or until they swell up.
In a saucepan, add almond milk and lemongrass stalk. Bring it to a gentle boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the lemongrass and let the milk cool.
Meanwhile, take a bowl and combine chia seeds with 1/3 cup of water. Stir well and let them soak and thicken for about 10 minutes.
In a separate small saucepan, crumble khoya (mawa) and add it to fresh cream. Bring it to a low heat while stirring until the mixture thickens to an ice cream consistency. Ensure the mixture remains sugar-free by tasting and adjusting with a low-calorie sweetener.
Once the almond milk is cooled, add vanilla essence, rose water, and low-calorie sweetener while stirring until combined.
To assemble, take serving glasses and add a few ice cubes to each.
Divide the soaked basil seeds evenly among the glasses.
Pour the prepared almond milk mix over the ice cubes and basil seeds.
Finish by adding a dollop of the sugar-free khoya mixture on top of each drink.
Serve immediately for a refreshing, indulgent treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.8 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.8 g | 199% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 193 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 501 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 1657 mg | 127% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 730 mg | 16% | |
*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.
