Chashni
Equipment
- Pan
- Strainer
- Muslin (Cheesecloth)
- Slotted spoon
Ingredients
- 600 g Sugar (3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon Milk
- 1 teaspoon Lime juice
Instructions
- Put the sugar and 250ml / 8fl oz (1 cup) water in a heavy - based pan over low heat.
- Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Increase the heat and bring the syrup to the boil without stirring.
- When it comes to the boil, add the milk mixed with 1 teaspoon water. The scum will rise to the surface.
- Boil for about 10 minutes.
- Then strain the syrup through a piece of muslin (cheesecloth). Do not squeeze the muslin.
- Meanwhile, rinse the pan.
- Return the syrup to the pan and bring to the boil once more.
- Add the lime juice. This prevents crystallization of the syrup.
- In case more scum rises to the surface, remove it with a slotted spoon.
- To test, take some syrup between your thumb and forefinger (index finger).
- Be careful, as the syrup is very hot.
- Draw your fingers slightly apart. The syrup will form fine threads. The number of thread it forms, will give you the correct consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 625mlCalories: 4kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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