Photo: Jonas Ducker
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
338
Calories
3g
Protein
27g
Fat
24g
Carbs
Counts 3 of 5 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Cardamom | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 6 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Ghee | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 250 g sugar
- 150 ml water
- 250 g finely-grated coconut
- Ghee
- Ground cardamom (optional)
Directions
1
Combine sugar and water in a pot, and cook to a 2–3 thread (about 235–255°F) sugar syrup .
2
Warm the coconut in a heavy saucepan , and pour in the hot syrup. Stir well, and cook until a soft lump forms.
3
Press and spread the mixture into a ghee-greased pan or mold, and let cool.
4
Sprinkle with cardamom.
5
Cut into squares, and store in an airtight container.
Recipe sourced from
wikibooks