This Indian-inspired dessert is simple and sweet. Perfect for wowing the guests at your next celebration, this spicy-sweet confection is as lovely as it is flavorful. Look for green cardamom pods at your local Indian grocer.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup almonds
- 4 lbs. carrots, peeled and grated
- 8 cups skim milk
- 4 green cardamom pods
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup applesauce
- 6 Tbsp. date puree
Directions
- Toast almonds over dry heat until fragrant.
- Combine grated carrots, milk, and cardamom pods in a large, heavy bottomed pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring, until all milk has evaporated, about 40 minutes.
- When liquid has evaporated, add oil and applesauce. Fry, stirring constantly, until dark orange, about 30 minutes. Add date puree and almonds. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Serving Size 699 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 21g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 18% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 5.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% | |
| Sodium 345mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 63g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars 46g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 7g | ||
| Protein 15g | ||
| Vitamin D 3.9mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium 521.3mg | 40% | |
| Iron 1.4mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 1655mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin A 2726.7mcg | 300% | |
| Vitamin C 18.2mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin E 4.5mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin K 73.9mcg | 60% | |
| Thiamin 0.4mg | 35% | |
| Riboflavin 0.8mg | 60% | |
| Niacin 6.4mg | 40% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.6mg | 35% | |
| Folate 79.1mcg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B12 1.6mcg | 70% | |
| Biotin 10.2mcg | 35% | |
| Chloride 327.7mg | 15% | |
| Pantothenate 2.2mg | 40% | |
| Phosphorus 466.6mg | 35% | |
| Iodine 75.2mcg | 50% | |
| Magnesium 93.2mg | 20% | |
| Zinc 2.3mg | 20% | |
| Selenium 10.7mcg | 20% | |
| Copper 0.3mg | 35% | |
| Manganese 0.6mg | 25% | |
| Chromium 1.4mcg | 2% | |
| Molybdenum 22.8mcg | 50% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Skim Milk, Carrots, Unsweetened Applesauce, Soybean Oil, Date Puree (medjool Dates, Water), Almonds, Cardamom.
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