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Dates Kheer Khajoor Payasam Kharjura Payasa healthy sugar free diabetic friendly weight loss desserts
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Dates Kheer | Diabetic Sugar Free Kheer Recipe

Dates Kheer or Khajoor Payasam or Kharjura Payasa is a classic and rich, sugar-free, creamy, and delicious dessert recipe prepared using dates as the main ingredient along with nuts and milk of your choice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Desserts, sweets
Cuisine: north indian, South Indian
Servings: 8
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Kushi

Equipment

  • 1 Pot or Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 30 Seedless dates
  • 2 tablespoon Almonds or Badam
  • 2 tablespoon Cashews
  • ¾ + ¾ cup Milk
  • ½ teaspoon Cardamom powder

For garnish (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon Ghee
  • 1 tablespoon Cashews
  • 1 tablespoon Almonds

Instructions

  • In a pan on medium heat, add ghee. To this, add seedless dates and saute for a minute. Add cashews and almonds and continue to saute in medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or until it becomes light in color. Let this cool completely. Check out the video here
    1 tablespoon Ghee, 30 Seedless dates, 2 tablespoon Almonds or Badam, 2 tablespoon Cashews
  • Add this to a blender along with ¾ cup of milk and blend it to a smooth paste. Keep this aside.
    ¾ + ¾ cup Milk
  • With the same pan back on medium heat, add 1 teaspoon ghee, followed by cashews. When cashews turn light golden in color, add raisins, and saute until raisins plump up. Transfer this to a plate and set it aside. This step is optional. You can skip the garnish entirely.
    1 teaspoon Ghee, 1 tablespoon Cashews, 1 tablespoon Almonds
  • To the same pan, add the dates paste with 1 cup water and remaining milk, and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 4 minutes. If the mixture thickens, you may add ½ cup of water and bring it to a simmer.
  • Finally, add cardamom powder, mix, and switch off the flame. Transfer it to a serving bowl. Garnish with sauteed raisins and nuts if desired and enjoy.
    ½ teaspoon Cardamom powder

Video

Notes

  • I have used fresh dates in the recipe.
  • If kheer thickens and you end up adding more milk, adjust the sweetness by adding sugar and jaggery.
  • Love easy dessert recipe? Then, check out some of my favorite Indian desserts and sweets recipes here – BEST INDIAN SWEETS & DESSERTS RECIPE.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg