Chikoo Ice Cream
A home-style Kerala dish made with care and the kind of spice knowledge that comes from watching someone else cook it a hundred times. Each step matters, and the result is worth the effort.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- Frozen chikoo (you can use any fruit like mango, banana, and papaya) : 500 gm
- Icing sugar : 70 gm
- Egg whites : 2 nos
- Cream : ½ cup
Preparation
Step 1
Peel and cut the chikoo into pieces and remove the seeds.
Step 2
Put the frozen chikoo into a food processor along with the sugar.
Step 3
Start the processor. After the chikoo is well blended, slowly pour in the egg whites.
Step 4
After a while, you should see the mixture starting to turn paler at the bottom.
Step 5
Stir in ½ cup cream and blend again for a minute.
Step 6
Enter Step.
Step 7
Once the mixture looks smooth and creamy, turn off the food processor and pour the mixture into an ice-cream tin.
Step 8
Cover the tin with cling film or a plastic sheet and place the lid on.
Step 9
Place in the freezer for 2 - 3 hours to set.
Step 10
Goes well with pieces of chikoo.
Tip
Let the dish rest for a few minutes after cooking. Flavours settle and meld during this time, and the texture often improves.
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