Mombasa Pumpkin Dessert
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.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Pumpkin
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Almonds
- 1/4 cup Cashews
- 1/4 cup Raisins
- 1/4 cup Desiccated coconut
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Cut the pumpkin into small cubes and steam until soft.
- In a blender, blend the steamed pumpkin, coconut milk, sugar, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Grease a baking dish with ghee and pour the pumpkin mixture into it.
- Sprinkle almonds, cashews, raisins, and desiccated coconut on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 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.