Fig And Cardamom Delight Recipe (Low Cholesterol Foods)

Ingredients

• 8 dried figs (anjeer)
• 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
• 1/2 cup chopped agar-agar
• 2 1/2 cups low fat milk (0.1% fat), 99.7% fat-free milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• a few saffron (kesar) strands

Steps

1. Soak the dried figs in 1/2 cup of water in a bowl for 1 hour.
2. Blend the dried figs in a mixer (along with the water) to a smooth purée. Keep aside.
3. Combine ¾ cup water and agar-agar in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 2 minutes or till the agar-agar melts, while stirring occasionally.
4. Add the milk, sugar, cardamom powder and fig purée, mix well and cook on a slow for 2 to 3 minutes or till the sugar dissolves completely. Keep aside to cool slightly.
5. Pour into 6 individual glasses/ bowls and refrigerate for at 3 to 4 hours or till it sets.
6. Serve chilled garnished with a few saffron strands.