Almond Praline ( Eggless Desserts Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
20 Aug 2012
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A scrumptious crunch topping that can be used in many desserts, especially sundaes. The crunch of almonds together with caramelized sugar imparts a wonderful texture to recipes. While i have included it in the recipe of chocolate nougat cake, but it can even be eaten by itself!
Almond Praline ( Eggless Desserts Recipe) recipe - How to make Almond Praline ( Eggless Desserts Recipe)
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes .75 cup
1/2 cup blanched and roasted almonds (badam)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
oil for greasing
Method
Handy tips:
- Method
- Combine the sugar and vanilla essence in a broad non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes or till the sugar melts, while stirring continuously.
- Remove from the flame, add the almonds and mix well.
- Spread the mixture on a greased flat surface and allow it to cool and harden.
- Scrape it out using a palate knife and coarsely powder it using a mortar-pestle (khalbatta).
- Store in an air-tight container and use as required.
Handy tips:
- Handy tips:
- As sugar caramelizes quickly, make sure you pay attention during the melting process at step 1.
- Be very careful while making this recipe as hot praline mixture can cause burns very easily.
Nutrient values per cup
| Energy | 700 cal |
| Protein | 10.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 97.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 29.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 20 mcg |
| Calcium | 115 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 186.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 245 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 430 mg |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg |
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