As the heat of summer is increasing, we can only look forward to the flavours of fruits. Summer fruits keep us cool and refreshed. From juicy mangoes to delicious watermelons, the list is endless. One of these fruits (and my personal favourite!) is litchi. This fruit is a soft, white-pink coloured fruit grown in tropical and subtropical regions and is available for a short period of time. While we can enjoy this fruit as is, there are many delicious recipes we can make with this fruit in no time. If you love litchi, we have a special dessert recipe for you – Litchi Shrikhand Truffle!
Also read: Lychee Mango Sandesh: Try this easy dessert recipe to surprise your kids and guests!
Instagram creator Nitya Hegde (@finefettlecookerys) shared the recipe on her Instagram handle. Don’t worry, as complicated as it sounds, this dessert recipe is made with minimal pantry ingredients and tastes amazing. So if you are ready to surprise yourself, your kids, and your guests, read on to learn how to make lychee shrikhand truffles at home!
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How to make Litchi Shrikhand Truffle at home | Litchi Shrikhand Truffle Recipe
Digital creator Nitya Hegde has shared an easy recipe of Litchi Shrikhand Truffle on her Instagram handle. To make this dessert, take 7-8 litchis and wash them. Remove the seeds from the litchis so that only the pulp remains and keep it aside. Take a muslin cloth and put a cup of curd in it. Make hung curd by filtering the water from the curd. Now, put the hung curd in a bowl. Take a few strands of saffron and add it to the milk along with some sugar. Mix well and add it to the hung curd. Mix all the ingredients till they become frothy and light.
Put the yogurt, saffron milk and sugar mixture in a piping bag and stuff it inside the lychees. Refrigerate the lychees for 20 minutes or more until the mixture sets. Meanwhile, take 50 grams of white chocolate and melt it. When the lychees and the mixture set, coat them in the melted chocolate. For presentation, sprinkle some beetroot powder on them. You can refrigerate these lychees or enjoy them as is!
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When can you make lychee shrikhand truffles?
You can easily make this lychee shrikhand truffle recipe after a regular meal or as a dessert for your house party. Since it requires fewer ingredients and less time, you can even involve kids in the process. Make sure you use fresh ingredients, especially lychees. We recommend storing it in the fridge for a day, not more. This dessert recipe tastes best when served fresh.
Why litchi is important in summer?
Not only are litchis sweet and delicious, they also have numerous health benefits, making them a great summer delicacy.
1. Increases immunity
Lychee is rich in vitamin C and has more than 100 percent of the daily requirement of ascorbic acid (ABA) in one serving. It helps boost your immunity more than any other fruit. Vitamin C helps stimulate white blood cell activity in our body which can help it fight foreign substances.
2. Aids digestion
Yes, this delicious fruit is rich in dietary fibers. These fibers help regulate bowel movements and make the stool bulky, giving you relief from constipation and digestive problems. Litchi also helps stimulate gastric and digestive juices, promoting efficient nutrient absorption.
3. Antiviral properties
Lychee contains a chemical compound called proanthocyanidin that has strong antiviral properties. In fact, a compound in this fruit called litchi tannin A2 can help prevent the spread of viruses.
4. Improves blood circulation
Litchi is high in copper which can help in increasing blood circulation in our body. Like iron, copper is also responsible for the formation of red blood cells (RBC). More RBC in the body means better blood circulation and more oxygenation in the organs.
5. Good for the skin
Since litchi is rich in vitamin C, it can help make your skin glow. This fruit can help you fight signs of aging and blemishes. The root cause of aging is the production of free radicals caused by oxidative stress.
Also read: 5 Refreshing Litchi Summer Coolers to Beat the Heat
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