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Ingredients
- 1.) 2 and 1/2 cups of sugar
- 2.) 2/3 cup of water
- Mix well on medium heat.
- When it's boiling add in:
- 3.) A pinch of ground nutmeg
- 4.) 4 tsp of fresh lemon juice
- Stir the mixture until the syrup thickens then add in
- 5.) 1/2 tsp ground saffron
- 6.) 1/2 tsp kewra water
- In a large pot heat 5 cups of water
- 3.) 5 cloves
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 137g | |
| Calories 103 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 6% |
| Total Fat 0.69g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.24g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium 231mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 13.16g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 2.99g | 2% |
| Protein 11.9g | 19% |
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February 20, 2010Delicious little dessert, I love any dessert with rice, this one is a winner!
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