Hyderabadi qubani ka meetha / Indian apricot pudding or fool (e) Recipe
Ingredients
- Dried Apricots : 30 (pitted)
- Sugar : as per requirement
- Sliced almonds : a handful
- Heavy Cream : 1/2 cup
- Cardamoms or cinnamon or nutmeg to flavor
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 95g | |
| Calories 236 | |
| Calories from Fat 198 | 84% |
| Total Fat 22.57g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 13.85g | 55% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium 133mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 8.2g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 5.89g | 4% |
| Protein 1.79g | 3% |
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