Red Pumpkin Milk Pudding For Valentine’s Day
Description: Enjoy this wonderful pudding with your special someone this year on February 14th! Its unusual and delicious! Recipe from the Thursday magazine.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Fruit 🍎, Nuts 🥜, Asian 🍜, Indian 🇮🇳, < 60 Mins ⏰, Stove Top 🔥
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 462.6
- Fat: 8.1g
- Saturated Fat: 4.1g
- Cholesterol: 24.1mg
- Sodium: 96.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 94.5g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 84g
- Protein: 6.8g
Ingredients:
- 1 small red pumpkin
- 10 cashews
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 3-5 drops rose essence
- 3-5 golden raisins
- 5 strands saffron
- 5 almonds, sliced
- 5-6 drops food color (optional)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Soak the cashew nuts in water for 30 minutes. |
| 2 | Boil red pumpkin pieces until tender. |
| 3 | Drain the cashews and grind them with boiled red pumpkin pieces and sugar until smooth. |
| 4 | In a separate large vessel, boil the milk. |
| 5 | Add the ground mixture to the boiled milk and mix well. |
| 6 | Since this mixture itself will be thick, there is no need for adding condensed milk. |
| 7 | Add a few drops of rose essence and food color if desired. |
| 8 | Garnish with sliced almond pieces, saffron strands, and golden raisins. |
| 9 | Note: If you’re using saffron strands, you may not need additional food color, as saffron provides a beautiful yellow color to the pudding. |
| 10 | Serve warm and enjoy with your loved one! |
This Red Pumpkin Milk Pudding is a delightful treat for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Its unique combination of flavors and creamy texture make it a standout dessert that will surely impress your guests. The sweetness of the pumpkin pairs perfectly with the richness of the milk and the nuttiness of the cashews, while the rose essence adds a subtle floral aroma. The garnishes of sliced almonds, saffron strands, and golden raisins not only add visual appeal but also contribute to the pudding’s complex flavor profile. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with your significant other or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this Red Pumpkin Milk Pudding is sure to be a hit!
