Tropical Ambrosia
by Tarla Dalal
Sautéing desiccated coconut with sugar results in a crunchy topping that complements the pleasantly sour taste of thick curds.
In this luscious dessert, an assortment of tropical fruits is topped with a creamy curd mixture and garnished with the caramelised coconut mixture. A small dose of powdered sugar and a mild vanilla flavouring make the curd-cream mixture very pleasing to the taste buds.
Chop up your favourite fruits for this Desserts , to make the Tropical Ambrosia just perfect for you!
Tropical Ambrosia recipe - How to make Tropical Ambrosia
Setting Time: 1 hour Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 glasses
1 cup chopped mixed fruits (kiwi , peach , pineapple , etc)
2 tbsp desiccated coconut
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup thick curds (dahi)
1/4 cup beaten whipped cream
1 tbsp powdered sugar
a few drops of vanilla essence
- Method
- Combine the desiccated coconut and sugar in a broad non-stick pan and roast over a slow flame for 2 minutes, while stirring conyinuously. Keep aside.
- Combine the thick curds, beaten whipped cream, powdered sugar and vanilla essence in a small bowl and whisk well. Keep refrigerated.
- Arrange half the fruits in a long stemmed glass.
- Top with the curd-cream mixture and sprinkle ½ of the desiccated coconut mixture on top.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 1 more glass.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve chilled.
Did you know?
- Did you know?
- Desiccated coconut is best stored in the side compartment of the freezer in a ziploc bag or in an air-tight container. It retains its freshness, flavour and texture better this way, than in the refrigerator section.
| Energy | 294 cal |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 10.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 106.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 22.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 8.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 121.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 29.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 96.3 mg |
| Sodium | 32 mg |
| Potassium | 194.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
Fruits with coconut make a great dessert.