Vegan Jigarthanda
Indulge in the creamy, refreshing magic of Vegan Jigarthanda, a dairy-free twist on the classic South Indian dessert drink. This recipe swaps traditional milk for rich almond milk, elevates sweetness with natural coconut sugar, and delivers a velvety texture with coconut cream. Soaked sabja seeds (basil seeds) provide a cooling touch and add intriguing texture, while rose syrup lends a fragrant floral note that pairs beautifully with the creamy vegan vanilla ice cream topping. Finished with a sprinkle of chopped nuts for crunch, this irresistible vegan delight is perfect for warm weather and special occasions. Quick and easy to prepare, Vegan Jigarthanda is a feast for the senses that proves plant-based treats can be just as indulgent as their traditional counterparts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons Corn flour
- 2 tablespoons Rose syrup
- 2 tablespoons Sabja seeds (basil seeds)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Coconut cream
- 4 scoops Vegan vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)
Instructions
Soak the sabja seeds in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes, until they swell and become gelatinous. Drain and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the almond milk and coconut sugar. Heat over medium flame, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not let it boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a small bowl, mix the corn flour with 2 tablespoons of water to make a smooth paste.
Add the corn flour paste to the cooled almond milk mixture. Return to medium-low heat and stir continuously until the mixture thickens slightly, about 4-5 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
In serving glasses, add 1/2 tablespoon of rose syrup at the bottom of each glass.
Add a generous amount of soaked sabja seeds on top of the rose syrup.
Pour about 1/2 cup of the thickened almond milk mix into each glass.
Add 1/4 cup of coconut cream to each glass, gently stirring to mix.
Top each glass with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream.
Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the ice cream for garnish.
Serve immediately with a spoon and straw for maximum enjoyment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.3 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.6 g | 293% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 569 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 331.6 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1005 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1126 mg | 24% | |
*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.
