Almond Rocks
by Tarla Dalal
Fit for a festive day, but made without much sweat! Who can resist crisp, perfectly roasted almonds coated in chocolate? Cool well, and treat yourself to these crunchy delights, or wrap them up in attractive papers and gift them to a dear one.
Ensure that the almonds are well roasted so that they remain crisp. Making almond rocks in the microwave retains the aroma of chocolate, without any charring or unnecessary morphing of the flavour. It is as good as melting the chocolate in a double-boiler.
Almond Rocks recipe - How to make Almond Rocks
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 10 pieces
1/4 cup almonds (badam) cut into big cubes
1/4 cup plain cooking chocolate , chopped
1/4 cup milk cooking chocolate , chopped
- Method
- Spread the almond slices evenly in a plate and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until light pink in colour. Keep aside to cool.
- Put the chocolate into a small microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once in between after 1½ minutes.
- Remove from the microwave and continuously stir the chocolate until it cools a little.
- Add the almonds and mix well.
- Put small pieces of coated almonds on a tray lined with grease-proof paper or aluminium foil. Keep in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Wrap each rock in a decorative foil and store in the refrigerator.
| Energy | 31 cal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 8.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 17.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25.9 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 41.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Nothing like these rich tasting homemade Almond Rocks. Almonds plus chocolate make a fab combination. Made this recipe many times.