Fruit Kheer (Indian Fruit & Yogurt Pudding)

This is not the traditional Kheer which is a form of Indian Rice Pudding. This recipe uses yogurt as the base. I am posting (have not tried yet) for ZWT8 and comes from the Indian Food Forever website.

• Ready In: 4 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup plain yogurt (also referred to in India as curd)
• 2  large bananas, thinly sliced
• 2  large oranges, peeled and cut into segments (referred to as santras in India)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon saffron strand
• 1  teaspoon water

Directions

1. Mix the sugar, pepper, chili powder, salt and yogurt together.
2. Add the bananas and oranges and mix for 2 minutes.
3. Dissolve the saffron in one tsp of water and sprinkle it over the dish before serving.