Lobani (Dessert)

January 16, 2013

Lobani (Dessert)

Ingredients:

1 kg (2 lb) ripe cucumber,

¼ cup ghee,

4 cardamoms,

3 sticks 2.5 cm piece cinnamon,

3 cups coconut milk,

3 cups sugar,

1 tablespoon rose water.

Method:

Step: 01

Select a ripe cucumber measuring 1 kg (2 lb). Peel and pare lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Cut into 7.5 cm X7.5 cm (3” X  3”) square or 6 cm X 8.5 cm (2.5” X 3.5”) rectangular pieces, rinse and drain water. Drop the cucumber pieces gently into boiling water and boil for a few minutes and drain water.

Step: 02

Melt ghee in a cooking pan. Add the cucumber, cinnamon and cardamoms. Fry over low heat for about 4 – 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, bring to boil, reduce the heat and simmer until cucumber is cooked.

Step: 03

Add half cup of sugar after every five minutes. Keep over low heat for 2 – 3 hours. Sprinkle with rose water. Remove from heat and leave to cool.

Serve for dessert. Yields 6 servings