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Low calorie/Low fat Dessert Recipe : Saffron Cardamom Squares

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Nutrient Content:


Per Serving:  
Calories 48  
Protein 8g   
Carbohydrates 4g   
Fat 0.08g

Ingredients:

 
8 teaspoons chopped china grass
3 teacups skim milk
mixture with 3 teaspoons skim milk powder
3 teaspoons sugar
2 pinches cardamom power
2 pinches saffron

For the strawberry sauce:
1 teacup fresh strawberry puree
2 teaspoons corn flour
8 teaspoons sugar (approx.)
Juice of ˝ lemon

Method :


Add 1 teacup of water to the China grass and cook on a slow flame until it dissolves completely. Strain.
Both the milk (keeping aside a little) and add the China grass, sugar and cardamom.
Warm the saffron, add the skim milk kept aside and mix until the saffron dissolves.
Add to the mixture and heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
Spread in a plate and put to set in the refrigerator. 

When set, cut into square pieces and serve. Alternatively, set in individual glasses and serve.

For the strawberry sauce:
Mix the corn flour and sugar in 1 teacup of water and cook while stirring continuously.
When the sauce is thick and clear, remove the heat.
Add the strawberry puree and lemon juice and mix well.
Chill.