Paalooda is a semi thick sweet drink served warm during Ramadan.Just like Thari Kaachiyathu or Nombu Kanji even this is served as a warm Iftar drink.In North Malabar this is sometimes served as a welcome drink on special occasions enriched with Cashew nuts,Condensed milk and garnished with Cashew nuts,shallots and raisins fried in ghee.
Ingredients
Milk (full fat) 1/2 l
Sugar 1/4 cup
All Purpose Flour/Maida 2 tbsp
Water 1/2 + 1/4
Cashew nuts 15 nos.
Onion 1/2 of one medium (cut into 2 quarter pieces)
Cardamom 2-3
Cinnamon a small piece(optional)
Salt a pinch
To Garnish
Ghee 1 spoon
Cashew nuts a few
Raisins a few(optional)
Method of preparation
-In a small bowl add the flour and 1/4 cup water and make a smooth paste without any lumps.
-Soak the Cashew nuts in 1/2 cup hot water and when cooled grind into a smooth paste and keep this aside.
-Now in a heavy bottom pan,pour the milk along with the flour paste mix well and keep on medium flame.
-Add the Cashew paste,sugar,salt,Onion,Cardamom and Cinnamon.Keep stirring till it boils and slightly thickens(be careful not to burn the bottom).Switch off the flame.
-Now heat a pan,add ghee and fry the cashew nuts and raisins and pour this over the Milk mixture.
-While serving discard the Onion pieces and serve warm.
Onion 1/2 of one medium (cut into 2 quarter pieces)
Cardamom 2-3
Cinnamon a small piece(optional)
Salt a pinch
To Garnish
Ghee 1 spoon
Cashew nuts a few
Raisins a few(optional)
Method of preparation
-In a small bowl add the flour and 1/4 cup water and make a smooth paste without any lumps.
-Soak the Cashew nuts in 1/2 cup hot water and when cooled grind into a smooth paste and keep this aside.
-Now in a heavy bottom pan,pour the milk along with the flour paste mix well and keep on medium flame.
-Add the Cashew paste,sugar,salt,Onion,Cardamom and Cinnamon.Keep stirring till it boils and slightly thickens(be careful not to burn the bottom).Switch off the flame.
-Now heat a pan,add ghee and fry the cashew nuts and raisins and pour this over the Milk mixture.
-While serving discard the Onion pieces and serve warm.
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Delicious. I never tried this recipe. It looks very nice..
ReplyDeletelooks yummy..
ReplyDeleteThanks Nammi :)
DeleteLooks very delicious.. Never had this before but they look so rich that they tempt me to make some :D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
Deleteit is perfect for summer also....looks very nice
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
Deletemakes me feel to try this ramadan :) probably only for myself!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :) Do try and let me know dear!
Deletei am getting surprised of that onion in sweet drink... but the ingredients looks healthy and yummy
ReplyDeleteHa ha Onions are a must in Malabar sweet hot drinks,and truly it makes the difference ...Thank you so much dear :)
DeleteAdding the cashew paste is new to me, the recipe I have is only thickened with maida. And yes, that addition of onion is what is making a bit reluctant, but I like your suggestion of removing it while serving. I had watched in one Lakshmi Nair video that she tied up the onion and spices in a little cloth, and removed it once done... maybe you can try that way, next time... Looks so delicious, well clicked...
ReplyDeleteAha that's a nice idea of tying up spices and Onion in a cloth,it will be easier for removing at the end..Thank you so much dear :)
DeleteThis looks delicious!! Hope you are doing well. Take care..
ReplyDeleteAlhamdulillah I am fine dear,hope all is well with you too..Thank you so much :)
DeleteLovely recipe.will surely try it!
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