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Athi Pazham (Fig) Milkshake

Name: Athi Pazham (Fig) Milkshake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 8 Figs; 2 cups Milk (chilled); 2 tbsp Sugar; pinch Cardamom powder (or seeds only); pinch Nutmeg powder

June 27, 2018 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:

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I got some fresh homegrown Athi Pazham (Fig/ Ajneer) from my friend Ganesh. They tasted so delicious (thanks Ganesh!). I also made Athi Pazham Milkshake and it came out very yummy as well! Before we jump into the recipe, how many of you know about the health benefits of fig?

Fig belongs to the mulberry family and is native to Middle East and Asia. The raw, unripened fig is cooked and eaten as a vegetable. The fruit and leaves are used to make medicine. Fig leaves are used for diabetes, high cholesterol, and skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo. Fig fruits are high in fiber (prevents constipation) and a good source of several essential minerals, including magnesium, manganese, calcium (which promotes bone density), copper, and potassium (which helps lower blood pressure), as well as vitamins, principally K and B6. Figs are also recommended to aid weight loss, lower cholesterol levels, control diabetes, prevent cancer, prevent macular degeneration and increase sexual health (stamina). There are also numerous other health benefits that are not listed here which you can learn from internet.