Mombasa Pumpkin Dessert

Mombasa Pumpkin Dessert recipe pinit

Mombasa Pumpkin Dessert is a traditional African dessert that is often enjoyed during festive occasions.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 1000
Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Cut the pumpkin into small cubes and steam until soft.
  3. In a blender, blend the steamed pumpkin, coconut milk, sugar, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Grease a baking dish with ghee and pour the pumpkin mixture into it.
  5. Sprinkle almonds, cashews, raisins, and desiccated coconut on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  8. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Sugars 20g
Protein 5g10%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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