Vegan Soan Papdi
Indulge in the classic flavors of Soan Papdi with a modern twist—100% vegan! This Vegan Soan Papdi recipe transforms the beloved flaky, melt-in-your-mouth Indian sweet into a plant-based delight, perfect for all dietary preferences. Made with wholesome chickpea flour, all-purpose flour, and a luxurious touch of vegan ghee or coconut oil, this dessert boasts layers of rich texture and warmth. A fragrant infusion of cardamom enhances the sweetness, while chopped pistachios and almonds add a delightful crunch. Crafting it involves a delicate process of roasting, creating a golden syrup, and carefully combining the elements to achieve its signature crumbly texture. Perfect for festive occasions or as a homemade treat, these squares are a testament to indulgence without compromise. Vegan sweets just got sweeter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Chickpea flour (Besan)
- 50 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Vegan ghee or coconut oil
- 300 grams Sugar
- 150 ml Water
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 50 grams Chopped pistachios and almonds
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Start by dry-roasting the chickpea flour and all-purpose flour gently in a pan over low heat until they become fragrant and lightly golden. This should take around 10-12 minutes. Stir continuously to avoid burning. Once done, remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate pan, melt the vegan ghee or coconut oil on low heat. Add the roasted flour mixture into this melted ghee and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Stir constantly to ensure the flour absorbs the fat evenly. Remove from heat and let it cool.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar and water. Stir continuously and bring it to a boil. Allow it to simmer until it reaches a 2-string consistency. This typically means the syrup, when pressed between two fingers, should form two strings.
Add the lemon juice to the sugar syrup to prevent crystallization and stir in the cardamom powder.
Pour the hot sugar syrup gradually into the cooled flour mixture while continuously stirring the mixture.
Mix the ingredients together until they start to blend into a smooth dough-like consistency, then add the chopped pistachios and almonds.
Quickly transfer the mixture into a greased rectangular tray or pan and spread it evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Allow the mixture to cool and set completely, which could take about 30 minutes.
Once set, cut into squares or diamonds, as per your preference and serve. Optionally, garnish each piece with additional chopped nuts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.3 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.6 g | 558% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 170 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 497.0 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 330.3 g | ||
| Protein | 72.1 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2564 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
