Dad’s Winter Warmer

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 3
Dad's Winter Warmer - A Hearty Sweet and Nutty Dessert
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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 kg clarified butter
1 kg chickpea flour
1/2 kg semolina
1/2 kg almonds
1/2 kg pistachios
1/2 kg cashews
1/2 kg walnuts
1/2 kg raisins
1 kg sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
434
Sugar
55g
Fat
26g
Dad's Winter Warmer is a sweet and nutty dessert that is traditionally prepared during winter in India. It is often served during Diwali, a Hindu festival also known as the 'festival of lights'. This dessert is easy to make and can be made in large batches, making it perfect for gatherings and celebrations. The nuts in the recipe provide a satisfying crunch, while chickpea flour provides the base for this gluten-free dessert. The dessert is finished with a generous coating of clarified butter and sugar, making it the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.

Instructions

1.In a large non-stick pan, heat the clarified butter until it melts.
2.Add chickpea flour and semolina to the butter and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring continuously over low heat.
3.In a separate pan, roast all the nuts until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Set them aside.
4.Now add sugar to the chickpea flour and keep stirring for another 10-15 minutes until the mixture becomes dark yellow and slightly wet.
5.Add all the roasted nuts and raisins to the pan and mix until well combined.
6.Pour the mixture onto a greased tray and flatten it out using a spatula. Cut it into desired shapes and let it cool. Serve chilled.

PROS

Dad’s Winter Warmer is a sweet and nutty dessert that is easy to make and suitable for any occasion.
This dessert is gluten-free and vegetarian.

The nuts in the recipe provide healthy fats and protein.

CONS

Due to the high amount of clarified butter and sugar used in the recipe, this dessert is not suitable for those on a low-fat or low-sugar diet.

Due to the high heat used during the cooking process, this dessert should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does provide healthy fats and protein from the nuts.
Clarified butter is also a good source of fat-soluble vitamins and may have some anti-inflammatory properties.

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