Almond Pistachios Praline Triangles
by Tarla Dalal
A delicious praline made of healthy nuts and seeds, the almond pistachio praline triangles are a great snack for any time of the day. Nuts and seeds are a storehouse of energy, and also provide essential nutrients like protein, fibre, anti-oxidants and vitamin e – making them a must-have for kids. So, be sure to make and store some of these healthy pralines in an airtight container, so that your kids find a wonder-food when they raid the kitchen larder to cater to a sudden hunger pang.
Almond Pistachios Praline Triangles recipe - How to make Almond Pistachios Praline Triangles
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1/3 cup coarsely powdered almonds (badam) or pistachios
2 tbsp melon seeds (charmagaz)
2 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1/2 cup sugar
oil to grease
- Method
- In a heavy bottomed pan, add the sugar and melt it over gentle heat, stirring continuously till the sugar is light brown in colour (caramelised).
- Remove from the fire, add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Pour this mixture onto a greased marble or stone surface.
- Using a large greased rolling pin, roll out the praline as thinly as you can.
- While it is still warm, cut into triangles. Allow it to cool completely.
- Store in an air-tight container.
- Sugar burns very quickly, so give it your full attention.
- Remove the sugar from the flame just when it starts to caramelise because it continues to brown even after it is removed from heat.
| Energy | 224 cal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 12.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 22.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5 mcg |
| Calcium | 39.9 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 46.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 61.2 mg |
| Sodium | 0.4 mg |
| Potassium | 124.9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
This praline triangles are just too good as munchies.. loved this recipe.. i make this in double quantity.. and stored it.. thank you for this recipe.