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Thandai custard fruit cups

Thandai custard fruit cups are a delicious fusion of fruit custard and thandai masala. The smooth creamy custard-coated seasonal fruits are a perfect match for the colourful Holi festival.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Fusion, gluten free, Indian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowls and spoons.

Ingredients
  

for the custard

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar ( avoid if sweetness from fruits is enough for you)
  • 2 tbsp custard powder
  • 1 tbsp insant thandai masala mix

for the fruits

  • 2 cups mixed fruit chopped, use seasonal

for the flavouring

  • 1 tbsp instant thandai masala mix

Instructions
 

  • Add two or 3 tbsp of milk into a small bowl.
  • Add the custard powder to it and mix well to a lump free mix.
  • Set it aside till needed.
  • Bring the rest of the mix to a boil.
  • Add the sugar and stream in the custard slurry.
  • Stir constantly, and let the custard cook and thicken.
  • Stir in the instant thandai masala at this stage
  • Once cooked remove from heat and set it aside to cool.
  • Mix occasionally to avoid the film like layer forming on top.
  • Clean, peel and chop the fruit.
  • Add them to the mixing bowl.
  • Add the dry fruits if using any.
  • Ladle in the cooled custard and give it a good mix.
  • Sprinkle the instant thandai masala and mix again.
  • Ladle in the rest of the custard and mix till they are a scoopable mix.
  • Ladle into cups and chill
  • Serve after an hour or two of chilling.
Keyword Indian vegetarian dinner, summer recipes
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