Black currant dates kheer (Payasa)

Ingredients :

Chopped seedless dates :1/2 cup
Black currant (dry) : 1/2 cup
Poppy seeds(ಗಸಗಸೆ) : 1/4 cup
Jaggery powder : 3/4 cup
Ghee : 2 spoons
Dry fruits : 1/2 cup
Coconut milk : 2 cups
Rice flour : 2 spoon

Method :

1. Roast dry fruits, poppy seeds, dates & blackcurrant with ghee till nice aroma spreads.
2. Add jaggery & coconut milk .
3. Dilute rice flour with water & add to above mixture .
4. Bring to boil.
5. Serve hot or chilled.

Note :

• Sugar can be used instead of jaggery.
• Dry grapes can be used instead of black currant.
• Any kind of dry fruit can be used.
• Coconut milk can be replaced by milk.
• Corn flour can be used instead of rice flour.
• Since dates & black current are already sweet, adjust sweetness accordingly.
• If you want more thickness, then only add diluted rice flour.