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Healthy Quinoa Apple Kheer - a light dessert for your family celebrations.
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Healthy Quinoa Apple Kheer

Healthy quinoa apple kheer is a low calorie Indian festival dessert, full of fiber and nutrition and a perfect way to celebrate Diwali or Dussehra with your family!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 Portions
Author: Richa

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Quinoa cooked
  • 1 teaspoon Ghee
  • 1 Apple finely chopped
  • 750 ml Milk Skim
  • 8-10 Saffron strands
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom crushed
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Pistachios Chopped
  • Apples Sliced for topping

Instructions

  • In a pot, heat ghee and add the finely chopped apples. Saute for 3-4 minutes till slightly soft and add quinoa, milk, saffron and cardamom to it.
  • Bring it to a boil and simmer for 35-40 minutes till milk reduces by about one thirds and the kheer thickens up. You can simmer for longer if you like your kheer really thick.
  • Add sugar and stir till combined. Cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate for an hour or so.
  • Serve chilled, topped with chopped pistachios and apple slices.

Notes

 
Clean the quinoa thoroughly under running water, to get rid of the coating called saponin which can give it a bitter taste
Quinoa absorbs a lot of water, and pretty quickly so be careful not to burn it. How do I know? Umm guess :P

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg