Ayurvedic Dessert from India DESSERT •
V E G E TA R I A N • V E G A N
Everything is roses for when you need to calm down, and chill out by enjoying a unique and beautiful sweet from India. – Vaidehi Sheth, IT Project Manager, Corporate Office
Almond Rose Delight INGREDIENTS
PREPARATION
3 T agar powder (a vegetarian alternative to gelatin)
Soak agar in a cu of filtered water for 20 minutes in a 2-quart pan. Set aside.
3/4 c raw almonds, soaked overnight, rinsed and drained
After soaking, bring the agar to a boil, and stir constantly for 10 minutes, until the powder turns into gelatinous liquid. Set aside.
1/2 c raw cane sugar 1/4 t ground cardamom seeds
Place the almonds in a heat-proof bowl, blanch them by covering them with one and a half cups of boiling water for 10 seconds. Drain them immediately. Peel the skin from the almonds and place the peeled almonds in a blender. Blend until very smooth. Set aside.
2 T edible rose water 1 t dried rose bud (or rose petals)
To assemble, add sugar and blended almonds to the agar mixture. Add Cardamom and rose water and mix well. Pour into small square glass or ceramic dish. Mixture will be approximately 1-inch deep. Refrigerate for 1 hour until thick and cool. Cut into square pieces and garnish with dried rose buds or petals to serve. 6 servings 130 calories per serving
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