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Receta Southern Flavours - Chandra Padmanabhan,Cookbook Review & Carrot Payasam
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Raciónes: 2
Ingredientes
- Full-cream milk - 1 litre
- Saffron strands - 1/2 tsp[I skipped this and added saffron strands just for garnish]
- Grated carrots - 1 1/4 cups
- Cashewnut & Raisins - 1/2 cup[the original recipe uses almonds]
- Sugar - 1/2-3/4 cup
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 130g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 288 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.18g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium 249mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 73.89g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 69.49g | 46% |
| Protein 0.78g | 1% |
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