Sweet Potato Kheer

           Chaitra Navratris are going on these days. Many people observe fasting during these days. So I thought of giving a recipe which can be enjoyed during the fasting.
             Sweet potato Kheer- Easy to make and ideal to keep one going through the fasting. Sweet potato is originated from Central America and then quickly became popular through out the world. Being one of the 'Super Foods' it's importance is even more increased in last few years.
    Along with starch and complex carbohydrates, it also has high amounts of beta carotene, vitamin B and Potassium. Because of the complex carbs in it, it makes one feel fuller for longer, hence it is ideal during the fasting.
      There are many different ways of making this Kheer. Some people grate and fry the sweet potato in ghee. But the recipe that I am giving here is comparatively low calorie because we are steaming the sweet potato here and not using any ghee/butter at all.

Ingredients and Recipe-
Sweet potatoes 2 medium sized
Sugar 1/4 cup
Milk 1/2 litre
Rose water 1tsp
Cardamom powder 1/2 tsp
Almond and pistachio flakes for garnishing

1) Wash the sweet potatoes well.
2) Pressure cook them on high heat till 3-4 whistles and them simmer for further5-7 minutes. I steamed them in electric steamer for 20 minutes.
3) when the steam of the pressure cooker is released, take them out, peel and mash them to a soft pulp.
4) Take this pulp in a pan and add milk. Let the milk boil completely.
5) Add sugar and cook for further 5-6 minutes.
6) Turn the heat off and rose water and ground cardamom.
7) Kheer is ready to serve. It can be served hot or chilled in tall glasses garnished with almond and pistachio flakes.
        Try it out then and let me know the outcome!!!