What's Cooking? Basundi, The Gujarati Classic Slow Cooked Dessert. Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 litres of milk (full fat)
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachio
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 tsp saffron
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 228g | |
| Calories 931 | |
| Calories from Fat 106 | 11% |
| Total Fat 12.67g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 1.3g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 264mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 207.77g | 55% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 201.49g | 134% |
| Protein 5.8g | 9% |
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