This is my entry for the Master Chef Contest on IndiBlogger. Since the standard of Master Chef is very high, we wanted to create something which is very unique and innovative. So I and my mom zeroed in on capsicum and tried making a sweet dish out of it. Using capsicums in a sweet dish was a challenge, but it came out well and had a distinct flavour and aroma. Since we used capsicums of different colours along with dates and strawberry flavoured custard powder, our dessert looked vibrant and colourful. Making this dish and eating it was an enjoyable experience as it was the first time we made something which we have never heard or seen before.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
2 capsicums cut into very small strips (different colours)
10 dates deseeded and cut into strips
2 ½ cups milk
1 ½ tbsp custard powder
5 to 6 tbsp sugar
1 tsp honey (optional)
Method
Boil the capsicums in 2 to 3 cups of water till they are cooked. Drain the water and set aside in a bowl. Then heat 2 cups of milk in a pan, when it starts boiling, add sugar and cook till the sugar dissolves. Then add capsicums and dates. Stir for a minute. Dissolve custard powder in ½ cup of milk and add to the pan. Check for sugar. When the custard starts thickening, remove from pan and pour into bowls. Allow it to cool and refrigerate. Add honey on top and serve cold.
nice creation,all the best 4 ur entry
ReplyDeletewow! a unique combo. capsicum n dates?.. need ot taste this :)
ReplyDeletevery innovative custard recipe. sounds delicious. pretty color too.
ReplyDeleteLooks very different!! Using capsicum for a sweet desert is indeed very difficult. Looks very tasty.
ReplyDeleteAll the Best:)
Really innovative 1.............gud luck
ReplyDeleteWoow!!!looks yummy and feel like have a sip:)
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yummy
ReplyDeleteUnique recipe, sounds interesting and very colorful..
ReplyDeletewow...capsicum in a custard recipe !what an innovative idea !
ReplyDeleteWow custard looks stunning..
ReplyDeleteso innovative dear..what an interesting combo, lovely dessert..
ReplyDeleteOmg, super delicious irresistible yummy dish..
ReplyDeleteQuite innovative...
ReplyDeleteCustard along with peppers....
First time here... and a glad to be here....Following you !
Do sneak a peek when time permits..
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Good luck Amina! :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting combo of veggie and fruits!
hi amina, looks interesting to try..never seen this before..capsicum in custrad
ReplyDeleteWow,this is new to me.Perfectly done Dates Custard. Luks dense and super-delicious.All the Best for the Contest Dear.Luv it.
ReplyDeleteSo unique & a delectable dessert!!!! Thx for dropping by my space Amina..Happy to follow u too :)
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Very innovative recipe...never thought of making a dessert with capsicum...love that color....
ReplyDeletewow!!I am sure this is tasty with sweet & bit spicy taste...All the best with your entry,I am sure you will go through it!!
ReplyDeleteinnovative recipe,dessert with capsicum........never thought of making a sweet with capsicum,awesome recipe.
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