Vegan Jigarthanda

Cool down with this refreshing and indulgent Vegan Jigarthanda, a dairy-free twist on the classic South Indian summer drink. Bursting with flavors and textures, this recipe layers silky almond milk lightly thickened with corn flour, luscious coconut cream, and a splash of fragrant rose syrup, creating the perfect base for gelatinous sabja seeds and a scoop of creamy vegan vanilla ice cream. Sweetened naturally with coconut sugar and topped with crunchy chopped nuts, this plant-based delight captures the essence of traditional jigarthanda in a vegan-friendly version. Perfect for warm days, this gluten-free dessert drink serves as a unique treat to impress your taste buds and guests alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Almond milk
• 2 tablespoons Coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons Corn flour
• 2 tablespoons Rose syrup
• 2 tablespoons Sabja seeds (basil seeds)
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Coconut cream
• 4 scoops Vegan vanilla ice cream
• 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)

Directions

Step 1

Soak the sabja seeds in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes, until they swell and become gelatinous. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the almond milk and coconut sugar. Heat over medium flame, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not let it boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the corn flour with 2 tablespoons of water to make a smooth paste.

Step 4

Add the corn flour paste to the cooled almond milk mixture. Return to medium-low heat and stir continuously until the mixture thickens slightly, about 4-5 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

Step 5

In serving glasses, add 1/2 tablespoon of rose syrup at the bottom of each glass.

Step 6

Add a generous amount of soaked sabja seeds on top of the rose syrup.

Step 7

Pour about 1/2 cup of the thickened almond milk mix into each glass.

Step 8

Add 1/4 cup of coconut cream to each glass, gently stirring to mix.

Step 9

Top each glass with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream.

Step 10

Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the ice cream for garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately with a spoon and straw for maximum enjoyment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1466g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2237.2

Total Fat 95.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 568.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 331.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 263.7g
Protein 20.0g	0%

Vitamin D 156.2IU	0%
Calcium 1005.1mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1126.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 58.6%