Gobi Kheer

Gobi kheer a type of cauliflower pudding famous in Northern parts of India. A sweet pudding made of cauliflower may sound like an unappetizing dish at first. But, it is in fact a delicious dessert. By combining cauliflower, sugar, dry fruits, nuts, and spices and cooking them together, you can end up with a delectable and comforting porridge-like dish that tastes great when served hot or chilled. Traditionally, gobi kheer is served during meals, but you do not have to be a slave to tradition. Make it for breakfast, eat it after a meal, or any which way that suits your appetite. Just make sure to enjoy yourself.

Health Benefits

Cauliflower not only has a natural crunchiness that provides texture and a nice mouth feel to a dish, but is also extremely healthy. This wonder vegetable belongs to to the cruciferous family of vegetables. It is rich in vitamin C and particularly healthy for women who struggle from hormonal imbalance. Cauliflower can also help treat and prevent certain brain disorders and heart disease and even reduce the risk of cancer. If you’re looking to lose weight, cauliflower is perfect for you. It helps with digestion, and bowel movement, as well as metabolism.

Ingredients

milk: 1 L

cauliflower: 1

cup sugar: 1

tsp ghee: 1

g cashew nuts: 25

g almonds: 25

g raisins: 25

cardamoms: 3-4

How To Make Gobi Kheer

1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Chop cauliflower into large chunks and soak in hot water for 20 minutes.
2. Drain and rinse cauliflower florets and grate them.
3. Boil grated cauliflower and drain. Repeat the step at least 5-6 times or until it loses its smell.
4. Boil milk and simmer until it’sreduced to half of its original volume.
5. Add cooked cauliflower and continue to boil for for 5-7 minutes.
6. Add sugar and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Heat ghee and roast dry fruits until turn golden brown. Transfer to the kheer.
8. Garnish with cardamom and refrigerate for 2 hours prior to serving. 
9. Serve chilled in an insulated tumbler

Trivia

In the late 1990s Chinese cauliflower imports caused to France caused French farmers to riot.