Fragrant Indian Brittle Recipe

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Fragrant Indian Brittle
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  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350*. Lightly oil 2 (16x12-inch) sheets of parchment paper with vegetable oil and put 1 sheet, oiled side up, on a heatproof work surface.
  2. Crush cardamom pods with side of a large heavy knife and scrape out seeds, discarding pods. Coarsely crush seeds with mortar and pestle or side of heavy knife.
  3. Bring sugar, honey, corn syrup, water, crushed cardamom seeds and salt to a boil in a 4-5 quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, then boil., stirring occasionally, until mixture registers 350* on thermometer, about 9 minutes.
  4. Add nuts and cook, stirring constantly, with a wooden spoon until mixture return to a boil, about 1 minute. Carefully pour hot caramel mixture onto parchment on work surface (use caution when pouring hot liquids) and carefully cover with remaining sheet of parchment, oiled side down. Immediately roll out mixture between parchment sheets, pressing firmly with a large wooden rolling pin to 1/4 inch thick. If brittle hardens before it is thin enough, transfer to a large baking sheet (still between parchment) and warm brittle in oven 5 minutes to soften, then continue rolling to 1/4 inch thick.
  5. Cool brittle until firm enough to hold its shape but still pliable, 2-5 minutes, then remove top sheet of parchment. Lightly oil blade of a large heavy knife or a pizza cutter and score surface of brittle into 1 1/2 inch squares. If brittle hardens too much to score, transfer to a large baking sheet and warm on parchment, uncovered, until surface softens, about 5 minutes, then immediately score remaining lines.
  6. Cool brittle completely, uncovered, about 30 minutes. Invert brittle and peel off bottom sheet of parchment, then break into pieces.
  7. Keep in an airtight container, layered between sheets of parchment or wax paper, at room temperature for up to 1 month.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1458.79 Kcal (6108 kJ)
Calories from fat 550.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.19g 94%
Sodium 197.3mg 8%
Potassium 1011.15mg 22%
Total Carbs 222.88g 74%
Sugars 193.27g 773%
Dietary Fiber 8.89g 36%
Protein 25.35g 51%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Iron 6.9mg 38%
Calcium 157.6mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 397.71 Kcal (1665 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.68g 94%
Sodium 53.79mg 8%
Potassium 275.67mg 22%
Total Carbs 60.76g 74%
Sugars 52.69g 773%
Dietary Fiber 2.42g 36%
Protein 6.91g 51%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 5%
Iron 1.9mg 38%
Calcium 43mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 33.5
    Points
  • 42
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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