Custard Apple Smoothie - Easy Indian Sitaphal Recipe
Learn how to make creamy custard apple smoothie with milk and cardamom. This easy sitaphal recipe is naturally sweet, healthy, and ready in 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 medium custard apples sitaphal, ripe
- 1½ cups cold milk 360 ml
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 to 2 tsp honey or sugar optional, adjust to taste
- 4 to 5 ice cubes optional
Instructions
- Cut the custard apples in half and scoop out all the creamy white flesh into a bowl using a spoon. Discard the skin and stem.
- Pick through the flesh carefully and remove all the black seeds. This step takes a few minutes but is important for a smooth drinking experience.
- Add the seedless custard apple flesh to a blender jar. Pour in the cold milk.
- Add cardamom powder and sweetener if using. Start with less sweetener as you can always add more later.
- Blend on medium speed for 30 to 40 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Do not overblend or it will become too frothy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk and blend briefly.
- If you want an extra smooth texture, pour the smoothie through a fine mesh sieve into serving glasses. This step is optional.
- Add ice cubes to the glasses if you want it extra cold, then pour the smoothie over.
- Serve immediately with a straw or spoon. Garnish with a light sprinkle of cardamom powder on top if you like.
Notes
- Always use ripe custard apples for best sweetness and flavor. Unripe ones will taste bland.
- If you cannot find custard apples, this recipe will not work with substitutes. Sitaphal has a very unique taste.
- For a thicker smoothie bowl consistency, reduce milk to 1 cup and eat with a spoon. Top with chopped nuts or granola.
- The smoothie is best consumed fresh. It can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours but may separate and change color slightly.
- Use a high speed blender for smoothest results. A regular mixer will also work but strain afterward.
- You can freeze custard apple pulp (without seeds) in ice cube trays and use later for smoothies.
- Avoid adding banana unless you like that flavor, as it can overpower the delicate sitaphal taste.