Recipe for Zardaalu Paak or lactose-free Indian fudge
Full of apricots, almonds, pistachios, cashew and raisins, these are no-guilt sweets
| PREP TIME | 10 m |
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| COOK TIME | 1h |
| SERVES | Makes 40 squares |
350 gms dried apricots
90 gms almonds
260 gms cashews
50 gms pistachios
200 gms ghee
90 ml honey
130 gms raisins
1. Chop the dried apricots into small pieces.
2. Roughly chop the almonds, cashews and pistachios, then dry roast in a pan for 2-3 minutes and set aside.
3. In a non-stick or heavy bottom pan, add the ghee and let it melt.
4. Add in the finely chopped apricots and mix well.
5. Keep stirring and mashing the mixture on a low heat, until it forms a sticky dough.
6. Add in the chopped nuts and honey, and mix well with a spatula.
7. When everything is well incorporated, spread it evenly onto a greased plate and smooth out the top.
8. Let it set for 15 minutes, then slice into squares and serve.
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