Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Almond Powder

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Almonds are used in various dishes and also can be eaten raw, toasted and also can be garnished the crushed nuts over desserts. They are rich in Vitamin E and help improve complexion. In Ayurveda, almonds are considered nutritive for the brain and nervous system. It's also said to have high intellectual level. By soaking 2-4 almonds overnight and eating them the next morning, said to improve intelligence. Application of almond oil lubricates and rejuvenates skin. These are few benefits, still to come more. Let's see how to make almond powder.


Ingredient
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Almonds        1 cup

Method
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  • In a skillet, dry roast the almonds on low fire till the moisture is removed. Once all the moisture disappears from the almonds, turn off the heat and leave for 2-4 mins.
  • Place all the roasted almonds in a cloth. Tie a knot and start rubbing the roasted almonds between cloth to remove the outer skin.
  • Once done transfer the skinned off almonds to a mixie jar and run the mixer for 20 secs. In between stir, to powder it evenly.
  • Almonds will be broken to pieces and will obtain a coarse powder.
  • Once the coarse powder is attained transer to an air tight container and store it. This almond powder can be used in various dishes from curries to desserts.
Note:
  • Donot run the mixer for a longer time as the almonds will become paste. 
  • We need a coarse powder to sprinkle in different dishes, so just run for few secs. stirring in between to even the powder out.



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