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See how to blend the soaked dry fruits smooth or coarse, and how the kulfi makes the milkshake creamy.
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Dry Fruit Milkshake is a healthy, filling drink and a great energy booster. Soaked cashews, almonds, pistachios, raisins and figs are blended with full-fat milk, a little sugar and kulfi or ice cream into a creamy shake.
It can be made during fasting or vrat and will keep you full and energetic. It is also an ideal drink for growing kids. It tastes heavenly, and your family will love it too.
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Why you will love this milkshake
- Energy booster: packed with cashews, almonds, pistachios, raisins and figs.
- Creamy: kulfi or ice cream makes it rich and thick.
- Filling: keeps you full during fasting.
- Your texture: blend the dry fruits smooth or coarse.
Ingredient notes
- Soak the dry fruits: soak the cashews, pistachios, raisins and almonds in hot water for an hour.
- Figs: 2 figs, soaked in hot water.
- Milk: 700 ml full-fat milk. Use half a cup first to help grind the dry fruits.
- Kulfi: 1 to 2 kulfi or scoops of ice cream for creaminess.
Dry Fruit Milkshake Recipe
A creamy, filling milkshake of soaked cashews, almonds, pistachios, raisins and figs blended with full-fat milk, sugar and kulfi. Great for fasting days and growing kids.
Ingredients
- 700 ml full-fat milk
- 1/4 cup cashews, soaked in hot water for an hour
- 1/4 cup pistachios, soaked in hot water for an hour
- 1/4 cup raisins (kismis), soaked in hot water for an hour
- 1/4 cup almonds, soaked in hot water for an hour
- 2 figs, soaked in hot water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 to 2 kulfi or scoops of ice cream
- Dry fruit shavings and saffron, to garnish
Instructions
- Add the dry fruits. In a mixing jar, add the figs first, then the cashews, pistachios, raisins and almonds.
- Add sugar and milk. Add the sugar and pour in half a cup of milk to help grind the dry fruits easily.
- Grind. Close the lid and grind to your liking, smooth or coarse.
- Add kulfi and milk. Add the kulfi and the rest of the milk, and grind again.
- Serve. Pour into a glass and garnish with dry fruit shavings and saffron.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for a creamy dry fruit milkshake
- Soak the dry fruits in hot water for an hour before blending.
- Start with half a cup of milk so the dry fruits grind easily.
- Grind smooth or coarse, whichever texture you like.
What to serve with Dry Fruit Milkshake
Pour the milkshake into a glass and garnish with dry fruit shavings and saffron. For more drinks, try my Cold Coco and Mango Iced Tea.
Dry Fruit Milkshake FAQs
Do I need to soak the dry fruits?
Yes. Soak the cashews, pistachios, raisins and almonds in hot water for an hour, and soak the figs in hot water too.
Can I have dry fruit milkshake during fasting?
Yes. This milkshake can be prepared during fasting or vrat and keeps you full and energetic.
Why add only half a cup of milk at first?
It helps grind the dry fruits easily. Add the rest of the milk with the kulfi.
Can I use ice cream instead of kulfi?
Yes. Use 1 to 2 kulfi or scoops of ice cream.
Should it be smooth or coarse?
Either. Grind the dry fruits to your liking.
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