Directions:
- Grease a shallow dish/pan with some ghee.
- In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee and fry cashewnuts until golden; remove.
- To the same ghee, gradually add the besan, stirring gently.
- Fry on low heat until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- Now in the same frying pan, heat 1 cup water and add sugar.
- Boil on low heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Increase flame and boil briskly until a thick syrup is obtained.
- Add the dessicated coconut and fried besan.
- Stir until the mixture solidifies and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
- Add the rest of the ghee and saffron; mix well and allow to cook for a couple of minutes.
- Remove from flame, add the nuts, cardamom powder and mix well.
- Pour into the greased dish, and while still warm, cut into 1.5 inch squares.
- Cool completely and store in an airtight tin.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 547.14 Kcal (2291 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 278 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 30.89g | 48% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 14.21mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 421.22mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 242.45mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 68.28g | 23% | |
| Sugars | 44.17g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.33g | 13% | |
| Protein | 5g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 66.1mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 319.78 Kcal (1339 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 162.48 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 18.05g | 48% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 8.3mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 246.19mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 141.7mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 39.91g | 23% | |
| Sugars | 25.82g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.95g | 13% | |
| Protein | 2.92g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 38.6mg | 7% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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