Payasam, The Sweet South Indian Dessert. And It's Gluten Free. Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Maninis fresh gluten free spaghetti
- 2 and 1/2 cups of milk
- 3 Tbs of sugar
- 1 Tbs sweetened condensed milk
- 1 pinch of ground cardamom
- 2 Tbs of cashew pieces
- 1 pinch of saffron
- 2 Tbs chopped fresh pistachios
- 1 tsp ghee, unsalted butter or coconut oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 87g | |
| Calories 391 | |
| Calories from Fat 150 | 38% |
| Total Fat 17.52g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 5.71g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium 261mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 56.53g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 49.65g | 33% |
| Protein 5.9g | 9% |
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