Eggless Cilantro(Coriander leaves) Ice Cream

Spring is at the door step and soon there will be summers with the burning sun and rising temperatures.Yup..sun screens, cotton clothes ,swim suits, refreshing drinks and freezing ice creams will go high in demand..though there are a numerous collections to add on, but how about a truly healthy ice cream!! Cilantro acts as a main purifier for our kidneys ,has anti oxidants,rich in fiber that decreases the LDL (bad)cholesterol and  increases the HDL levels (good cholesterol levels).Also rich in minerals like iron,manganese,potassium and magnesium.Very goodsource of vitamin A and Vitamin K.For more health benefits of cilantro, read here .So,friends now that you know the vast health benefits of cilantro as a herb, this ice cream was a totally new experiment,but to my surprise it was worth a try and very healthy too.As far as the taste is concerned,It has a mild aroma of cilantro n in taste no much difference,Kids really got to see a new color in ice cream.Try n enjoy the yummy ice cream!!

Ingredients
cilantro/coriander leaves a bunch
heavy whipping cream 1 pint 475 ml
condensed milk 1 can (I used the fat free version)
sugar 1 cup(it was very sweet,you can reduce it to 1/2 cup)
water 2-3tbsp
walnuts 4tbsp/ chocolate chips /Chocolate cream wafers(optional)

Topped it upon colored jelly,Njoy:-)

Method
-Wash and chop the cilantro ,add it to a blender with 2tbsp water.Grind it coarsely & strain the mixture in a strainer and obtain the pure juice of cilantro,discard the waste.
-Keep a glass bowl in the freezer for 30 minutes.Remove from freezer,pour the chilled whipping cream and whisk till it starts to form light peaks and doubles in volume.
-Add the condensed milk,pureed cilantro juice and sugar,whisk again till stiff peaks.
-Pour it in a airtight container and freeze for 6-8hours.
-Scoop and serve chilled by garnishing with walnuts !!

Servings ~1 large bowl

NOTES
*Use of walnuts is optional as it tastes good otherwise too.Or you can use chocolate chips as well.
*You can add 2-3 drops of green color to enhance the look.I have not added any color,the natural look!!

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