Gadbad Ice Cream - Ice Cream from Mangalore

 

 

Since I am very aware of my own goofball characteristics, it's no wonder that I am having such big fun with my very own "fiasco" theme. ;-)

Today, I am going straight to my ancestral town to scoop up - Gadbad. You read that right - it's an ice-cream from Mangalore. My great grandparents spent their early years in Mangalore before shifting their residence to  Mumbai. Of course, Gadbad icecream wasn't invented that time. I read about it for the first time in "Upper Crust". It appeared to be Mangalore's answer to the ice cream sundae.

Keeping up my fiasco theme of Ghotala and Locho, I thought that this "Gadbad" too fits the bill So I made my own quick version. I chose 3 flavors of ice-cream, made a bowl of jelly and used up some fresh and dried fruits. Choose any flavors of ice-cream, fruits, dry fruits that you like. You can't go wrong with this "gadbad"!

Gadbad Ice Cream
Regional Ice Cream Sundae from Mangalore
Ingredients
3 Different flavors of Ice Cream
1 packet prepared Jelly
1 cup freshly cut fruit of your choice
1/2 cup dry fruit such as unsalted cashews, almonds etc.

Method
1. Arrange one scoop of ice cream at the bottom of a tall serving glass.
2. Layer it with a tablespoonful of fresh fruit of your choice.

3. Place another scoop of ice cream.
4. Layer it with a tablespoonful of jelly.

5. Place the final scoop of ice cream
6. Garnish with dry fruits of your choice.
7. Serve immediately.

Note -
This recipe is inspired by the article from Upper Crust India. Mr. Kamath, the creator of this ice-cream, shares his recipe. The link is provided below.


Credits
http://uppercrustindia.com/oldsite/7crust/seven/mangalore1.htm

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Eggnog Ice cream

During holiday season last year, I had "Eggnog" in the fridge. It inspired me to make this ice cream. Yes, right in the middle of the winter, we enjoyed eggnog ice cream. :-D

Eggnog Ice Cream
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (Use more or less based on the desired sweetness)
1 cup Eggnog

1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg (optional)

Method
1. Blend first few ingredients.
2. Pour in a freezer safe container.
3. Freeze and serve!

Note -
1. The eggnog that I used was alcohol free.
2. Eggnog already has sugar, so adjust accordingly.
3. Eggnog already has nutmeg. So add only if needed.





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Chia Seeds Icecream

Just a few years ago, I used to associate chia seeds as the seeds used for making those cute chia pets. and now, all of a sudden, they are considered as the nutritional powerhouse. These seeds plump up after soaking in the water. They remind me of our "subja" or "takmaria" seeds. and thus I decided to make my Chia seeds icecream on the lines of Falooda.

Chia Seeds "Falooda" Icecream
Ingredients
2 cups whole/full fat milk - preferably organic
1 cup heavy cream

Whisk till no lumps
2 tbsp corn starch + 1/2 cup milk

1 1/2 tbsp chia seeds (or up to 1/4 cup)
3 tbsp Rooh Afza or Dabur Rose Syrup
1/2 - 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

Method
1. Soak chia seeds in the water till they plump up.
2. Mix full fat milk, heavy cream and condensed milk on a medium flame. Add corn starch mixture, whisking till there are no lumps. Switch off the gas. Let it cool down completely.
3. Add Rose syrup. Adjust for more sugar if needed.
4. Add soaked, drained chia seeds. Pour in a freezer safe glass pan. Freeze in the refrigerator till the mixture thickens.

5. Scoop out  & enjoy!

Note -
1. Rooh Afza or Dabur Rose Syrup is available at the local Indian stores.
2. You can increase the amount of Chia seeds in this recipe per your liking.



Chia Seeds

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Razzleberry Ice Cream

We passed through the beach town of "Pompano Beach" during our road trip earlier this year. I discovered that "Pompano" is a pomfret like fish that is found in the Atlantic ocean and hence the town gets this name. Being a huge seafood lover, I loved this town for its association with pomfret!!;-) I really would have loved to check out if they serve their namesake pompano in any of the restaurants. Unfortunately, it was about 4 PM and we didn't have an iota of hunger  to eat up a meal. But a dollop of ice cream in hot, sweltering heat would not have hurt!

We had heard about this place called "Razzleberry". I was curious about this "Razzleberry". Is this really a berry that I haven't heard of before? Well, the owner explained that razzleberry is a mixture of raspberries and blackberries together. Needless to say, the ice cream tasted divine. All their flavors were homemade and delicious.

After coming home, I had to make "Razzleberry Ice cream". I used Hamilton Beach's recipe for "Raspberry" ice cream and substituted 1 cup raspberries and 1/2 cup blackberries for 1 1/2 cup raspberries. I really loved that beautiful pink-purple color.

Razzleberry Ice cream
Adapted from Hamilton Beach
Ingredients
1 cup raspberries, frozen
1/2 cup blackberries, frozen
2 tsp lemon juice

1 cup sugar
1 cup full Fat milk
1 cup heavy cream

Method
1. Thaw the berries lightly. Crush them using blender.
2. Stir in all the remaining ingredients. I used blender for this too.
3. Pour in your ice-cream maker.

Ice Cream Maker is churning the razzleberry mixture

 

4. Churn for about 30 minutes.
5. Pour in a freezer safe container.
6. Freeze for about 2 hours or till mixture is set.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Note -
1. The recipe suggests straining the berries pulp to get rid of the seeds. But I like to keep them.

Credits
http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/raspberry-ice-cream.html

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RazzleBerry's Ice Cream
Address: 3412 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062


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