Recipe for Zardaalu Paak or lactose-free Indian fudge

Recipe for Zardaalu Paak or lactose-free Indian fudge

Full of apricots, almonds, pistachios, cashew and raisins, these are no-guilt sweets

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Cuisine:Indian
Cook time:1h
Prep time:10m
Servings:Makes 40 squares

Ingredients

350 gms dried apricots

90 gms almonds

260 gms cashews

50 gms pistachios

200 gms ghee

90 ml honey

130 gms raisins

Method

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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