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Fig and Cardamom Delight

Tarla Dalal
05 September, 2014


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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
5 Mins
Total Time
10 Mins
Makes
6 serving
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1/2 cup chopped agar-agar
2 1/2 cups low fat milk , 99.7% fat-free milk
1 tbsp sugar
For The Garnish
a few saffron (kesar) strands
Method
- Soak the dried figs in 1/2 cup of water in a bowl for 1 hour.
- Blend the dried figs in a mixer (along with the water) to a smooth purée. Keep aside.
- Combine ¾ cup water and agar-agar in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 2 minutes or till the agar-agar melts, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the milk, sugar, cardamom powder and fig purée, mix well and cook on a slow for 2 to 3 minutes or till the sugar dissolves completely. Keep aside to cool slightly.
- Pour into 6 individual glasses/ bowls and refrigerate for at 3 to 4 hours or till it sets.
- Serve chilled garnished with a few saffron strands.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 63 cal |
Protein | 3.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 12.8 g |
Fiber | 0.9 g |
Fat | 0.2 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 42.6 mg |
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July 10, 2021, 1:21 p.m.
Nice chilled low fat dessert which is easy to make and store in the fridge. Being a lover of figs and making a dessert out of it was just what i needed.

Mruga D
Feb. 13, 2019, 2:51 p.m.
Perfect recipe for weight watchers!!....loved the amalgamation of fig and cardamom...