Almond Porridge

[skb]

I guess this is what it would be called Internationally. Posting it here, should anyone be interested in trying it out. Though it is made for an Indian audience it is pretty easy to understand, and I am there to answer any questions that may arise.

 

[Grammabear]

skb - This looks really delicious.  Is saffron essential to this dish, as it is difficult to find here in the U.S.?

[skb]

It will give a lot of taste. It is available in the US. Amazon has many brands on the site.

[bigskygal]

Looks delicious!

[skb]

One of my favourites. Very LCHF if you substitute the sugar with alternatives and avoid the raisins. You can play around with the ingredients to suit your tastes.

[Sweety]

I am going to try this. Thank Ami ma'am for this.

[bigskygal]

skb, there are several items in the ingredient list that don't show the English translation. Can you list them for us? I would like to make this but am not sure what some ingredients are. Also could almond flour be substituted for ground almonds?

Are you frying in coconut oil?
kaju are cashews?
after browning almond it says add milk and what? Something white, sugar/substitute?
And what is elaichi?

Sorry most I could figure out but couldn't guess others...

It does look delicious!

[skb]

So, these are the ingredients.

Almonds - which are soaked in water for 4-5 hours and the skins removed. If you use the flour it will become soggy and lose the crispiness, otherwise you can.
Ghee - Coconut oil will leave a strong after taste.
The smaller ingredients are - Saffron, Cardamom (elaichi) and Nutmeg powder (jai phal)
And yes Kaju is Cashew. We use the broken ones for things like this because they cost less. You could use the full ones.
After the browning, milk is to be added and some sugar or sugar substitute.

[bigskygal]

Thanks! I just may try to make this. I never would have guessed cardamom, and I do have it in my cupboard whole and ground. I have whole nutmeg which I shave when needed. I'll have to order some saffron. I'll pick up some cashews when I shop tomorrow≥ I only have almond and coconut milk I guess the almond would be best?

I'm looking forward to trying this. Is it eaten cold or warm?

[skb]

Thanks! I just may try to make this. I never would have guessed cardamom, and I do have it in my cupboard whole and ground. I have whole nutmeg which I shave when needed. I'll have to order some saffron. I'll pick up some cashews when I shop tomorrow≥ I only have almond and coconut milk I guess the almond would be best?

I'm looking forward to trying this. Is it eaten cold or warm?

Depends on you. I like it piping hot, but you can even keep it in the fridge and enjoy it cold. It is a good LCHF dessert.

[Sweety]

I tried it yesterday. It was delicious and yummy. I'll thank ma'am myself.