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Guava Perad with Nut Praline

Guava Perad with Nut Praline is an exotic combination of festive sweets. Chef Akanksha Khatri shares the recipe for this festive delight.

Serves3

Cooking Time10-15 Min

Preparation Time10-15 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

Ingredients

  • For Guava Perad

    • 3 ripe guavas

    • 1/2 cup sugar

    • a pinch of salt

    • butter or ghee (for greasing the mould)

    • organic red food colour

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Pressure cook guavas for 2-3 whistles or boil the guavas for 1 hour or until soft.
  2. 2

    Transfer to a mesh sieve (placed over a bowl) and mash it so that the pulp passes through and a puree is obtained. Now, transfer this puree in a pan.
  3. 3

    Add sugar and a pinch of salt, cook well on medium heat.
  4. 4

    When the mixture starts leaving the sides, it is time to add the ghee or butter to it. Along with that, add the organic food colour as well.
  5. 5

    Now, take it off the flame and transfer it into a round greased mould.
  6. 6

    Let this mixture sit for 1-2 hours. After it’s set, unmould the guava perad and garnish with crushed and shards of praline.

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