Soft Egg and Milk Custard for Seniors
PakistaniSeniorsDesi eggsEasy
A soft, gently set egg and milk custard that is easy to chew and swallow — a light, protein-rich dish for older family members.
Prep time5 min
Cook time20 min
Total time25 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla essence or a pinch of elaichi (cardamom) powder
- A pinch of salt
Method
- Whisk the eggs, milk, sugar and elaichi powder together until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into two small heatproof bowls.
- Place the bowls in a wide pan with 2 cm of water, cover and steam on low heat for 15–18 minutes until just set.
- Remove carefully, let it cool for 2 minutes and serve warm.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)180 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)10 g
Carbs (estimate)8 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
The custard should wobble gently when set — do not overcook or it turns rubbery. Food safety: cook until the custard is fully set with no liquid egg. Allergens: contains egg and milk. Substitute: use low-fat milk, or skip the sugar for a savoury version with a pinch of salt and white pepper. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values.