Mahashivratri 2026: Do you feel like eating sweets during the fast? Make this sugar-free creamy fruit custard in just 10 minutes, a unique combination of taste and health.

News India Live, Digital Desk: How can it be that there is a holy festival of Mahashivratri and there is nothing special in the fruit food? Often during fasting we get bored of eating the same old sago or buckwheat. Make your Shivratri special this time with this instant creamy Satvik Custard. The best part is that neither custard powder nor sugar is used in it, making it perfect for your ‘sugar-free’ diet plan. Why is this fruit custard special? The custard powder available in the market contains cornflour, which is not consumed during fasting. In this recipe, we will use water chestnut flour or makhana powder, which makes it completely satvik and nutritious. Ingredients List: Milk: 1/2 liter (full cream) Natural sweetener: 5-6 dates (seeded) or a little jaggery/honeyBinding agent: 2 tbsp water chestnut flour or roasted makhana powderFresh fruits: pomegranate, apple, Banana, grapes (finely chopped) Dry fruits: almonds, pistachios and a few saffron petals Flavor: 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder Method of preparation (Step-by-Step Recipe) Prepare the base: First of all, dissolve water chestnut flour or makhana powder in half a cup of cold milk so that there are no lumps. Boil the milk: Keep the remaining milk for boiling in a heavy bottom pan. Add date paste or saffron to it and cook on low flame. Creamy texture: When the milk comes to a boil, slowly add the prepared water chestnut flour solution. Keep stirring it continuously until the mixture becomes thick and creamy. Cool: Turn off the gas and add cardamom powder to it. Let the custard base cool completely, then refrigerate it for 1 hour. Garnishing: Add freshly chopped fruits and dry fruits just before serving. Your sugar-free fruit custard is ready! Pro Tip (Smart Tips for Best Taste) When to add fruits: Never add fruits to hot custard, otherwise they will release water and the custard will become thin. Sweetener option: If you are using honey, add it only after the custard cools down. Health Benefits This custard is full of energy. Both water chestnut and makhana are good sources of calcium and magnesium, which remove weakness during fasting.