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Ingredients
- 2 Tbs of unsalted butter, ghee, coconut or other vegetable oil to turn the recipe vegan
- 2 Tbs water, or more if needed
- 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- 1 to 2 Tbs of sugar, I used I Tbs of jaggery
- 1/4 cup of sultans (golden raisins)
- 1/4 cup of halved cashews
- 1 Tbs oil for toasting cashews and raisins
- 3 Tbs of finely chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp of ground cardamom
- A pinch of cinnamon or to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 252g | |
| Calories 892 | |
| Calories from Fat 704 | 79% |
| Total Fat 82.19g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat 40.8g | 163% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 239mg | 10% |
| Potassium 600mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 38.6g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 21.56g | 14% |
| Protein 10.53g | 17% |
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