I would describe this recipe as “Kheer but healthy-ish” in short. I say “healthy-ish” because it is made with quinoa, which is nutrient-dense offering significantly higher protein, fiber, and minerals. The addition of purple sweet potato also enhances its nutrient profile, providing powerful antioxidants and various health benefits.
Apart from the main ingredients, I have used turbinado sugar for sweetness. But feel free to use sweetener of your choice choice. Personally, I prefer not adding honey to hot dishes, as per Ayurvedic practices, but I encourage you to do your own research on this topic.
This kheer is delicious and has a subtle nutty flavor that is not overpowering.
I hope you give this recipe a try and enjoy it as much as I have!
Purple Sweet Potato Quinoa Kheer
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Servings
2-3 servings
Cooking time
45 minutes
Ingredients
- a small purple Japanese sweet potato
- 1/4 cup white quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
- 2 cups of water (to cook quinoa)
- 1 1/2 cups of whole milk
- 1 tbsp ghee or more
- a pinch of cardamom
- turbinado sugar/any sweetener of choice, to taste
- dried fruits(cashews, almonds, black raisins, etc)
- saffron strands
Directions
- Steam Sweet Potato: Steam a small purple Japanese sweet potato until tender. Peel off the skin, thinly grate and keep aside.
- Cook 1/4 cup of white quinoa in 2 cups of water in a pan until quinoa is cooked.
- Add one and a half cups of whole milk into the same pan and cook on medium-low heat until milk thickens, stirring frequently.
- Add grated sweet potato and stir to combine.
- Add a tablespoon of ghee, a pinch of cardamom and sweetener of choice to taste (I added turbinado sugar) and and turn off the heat.
- Fry some dried fruit of your choice in ghee and add it to the kheer.
- Garnish with saffron strands, black raisins, chopped almonds and and serve warm. Enjoy!
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Notes
I have used turbinado sugar for sweetness, but you are free to use any sweetener you prefer. I avoid cooking with honey or adding it to hot foods, as this is not recommended according to Ayurvedic practices. However, I encourage you to do your own research on this topic.
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