Nutrition
Almond Pie—A Special Recipe For Rakhi
Rakshabandhan is a special occasion for all, and it’s a must to enjoy an extra special dessert with your loved one. This rakhi, chef and curator of Tasty Food Tales And Table Scrapes, Natasha Mahta brings to you a scrumptious almond pie to top the love on this special day.
On the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan, you surely are well prepared for all rituals. The unconditional bond between a brother and a sister means you know each other’s secrets. This Rakshabandhan, celebrate together with this delicious almond pie.
In this video, Chef and curator of Tasty Food Tales And Table Scrapes, Natasha Mahta is preparing a mouth-watering rakhi special-almond pie.
Watch the recipe here.
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Almond Pie Recipe
- 01
serves - 230
calories - 360
minutes - 5/10
simplicity
Easy Steps
01Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
02Place a paper towel in the bottom of a small dish or bowl (this will help absorb excess water) then lay a cheese cloth over it.
03Add the almond mix over the cheese cloth and tie the top.
04Place in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight allowing the mixture to harden. (Do not throw out the water that is released from the cheese cloth)
- 250gm Peeled Almonds (soaked over night)
- ¼ Ghee
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon Powder
- Juice of ½ a Lemon
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Powder or Extract
- 1 Cup Maple Syrup (add more to taste)
- ½ Cup Water
Carefully transfer to a baking dish and bake at 180C for 20 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges.
06Pour the left over water that drains out from cake right before serving. Garnish with some saffron and almonds.
Nutritive Value
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 19.5g
- Fibre: 13g
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