Creamy custard with raisins and nuts

🍮 Creamy Custard with Raisins and Nuts

🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins

🍳 Cook Time: 20 mins

❄️ Chill Time (optional): 1–2 hrs

👥 Serves: 4

📋 Ingredients:

• Milk – 2 cups (500 ml)

• Sugar – 4 tbsp (adjust to taste)

• Custard powder – 2 tbsp (vanilla flavor recommended)

• Raisins – 2 tbsp

• Chopped nuts – 3 tbsp (almonds, cashews, pistachios)

• Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp (optional, for aroma)

• Butter or ghee – 1 tsp (optional, for roasting nuts/raisins)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep the Custard Mix

• In a small bowl, take 2 tbsp of custard powder and mix it with ½ cup of cold milk to form a smooth slurry. Set aside.

2. Boil the Milk

• In a saucepan, bring the remaining 1½ cups of milk to a boil over medium heat.

• Stir occasionally to avoid scorching.

3. Sweeten It

• Add sugar to the boiling milk and stir until dissolved.

• You can also add a pinch of cardamom powder here if using.

4. Add the Custard Slurry

• Reduce the heat to low.

• Slowly pour the custard slurry into the hot milk while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.

• Keep stirring and cook for 3–5 minutes until it thickens to a creamy consistency.

5. Roast Nuts and Raisins (Optional but recommended)

• In a small pan, heat 1 tsp butter or ghee.

• Add chopped nuts and raisins.

• Roast for 1–2 minutes until nuts are lightly golden and raisins puff up.

6. Combine and Finish

• Add the roasted nuts and raisins to the custard.

• Mix well and simmer for 1 minute.

• Turn off the heat.

❄️ Serving Suggestions:

• Serve warm for a cozy dessert.

• Or chill for 1–2 hours in the fridge and serve cold for a refreshing treat.

• Garnish with a few extra nuts or a sprinkle of saffron if you like.

Would you like a version using eggs or a baked version as well?