ஜிகர்தண்டா
Jigarthanda
Type of Dish:
Dessert
City:
madurai
State:
Tamil Nadu
Country:
India
Language:
Tamil
Jigarthanda
- Originating from the heart of Madurai, a city with a history that echoes through the ages, Jigarthanda is a cooling delight that transcends mere refreshment. Its name, translating to "heart-cooler" in English, speaks volumes of its purpose and effect. Crafted with a meticulous blend of milk, almond gum, and nannari syrup, this dessert drink is a testament to the culinary ingenuity of Tamil Nadu. Traditionally savored during the sweltering heat, each sip of Jigarthanda takes you on a journey through time, offering a taste of ancient traditions and the bustling streets of Madurai.
Prep Time:
1 day
1 day
Cook Time:
2 hours
2 hours
Total Time:
1 day 2 hours
1 day 2 hours
Cuisine
South Indian
South Indian
Course:
Dessert
Dessert
Diet:
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Instructions
- Boil 1/4 liter of milk, let it simmer until reduced by half. Add 1 tablespoon sugar, mix, and continue simmering until thickened. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In another pan, boil 1 liter of milk, let it simmer until reduced by half. Add 1/4 cup sugar, mix well, and keep simmering. Scrape and mix milk solids back into the milk.
- In a dry pan, melt 1/8 cup sugar until golden brown. Carefully add 1/8 cup water (it will splutter), stir until it becomes syrupy.
- Mix well and simmer for an additional 2-5 minutes. Chill half of this mixture for serving, and proceed with the other half for the ice cream.
- Add 1/4 cup fresh cream to the remaining reduced milk, mix, and freeze until half set. Blend until smooth, freeze until firm.
- Soak 1/2 tablespoon almond gum in water overnight until bloomed.
- In a serving glass, layer badam pisin, nannari syrup, chilled plain milk, and reduced milk. Mix well, add a scoop of ice cream, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Garnish with malai (thickened milk) collected during the milk thickening process.
- Adjust the quantity of ingredients as per your taste preference when assembling.
- Vanilla ice cream can be used as a substitute for homemade Jigarthanda ice cream.
- Nannari syrup and badam pisin are key ingredients; try not to substitute them for an authentic taste.
Nutrition Info (Approximate Values)
- Protein rich
- High Fibre
- Anti-oxidant
Benefits
Reviews
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