Poached cardamom plums

• 250mls (1 cup) water
• 110g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
• 5 cardamom pods
• 8 plums (variety of your choice), halved, stones removed
• 2 200g cartons Country Style Reduced Fat Yoghurt (natural) (Attiki brand)

Energy 963kJ	Fat saturated 1.00g
Fat Total 2.00g	Carbohydrate sugars 44.00g
Carbohydrate Total 44.00g	Dietary Fibre 3.00g
Protein 7.00g	Cholesterol 17.00mg
Sodium 93.64mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

1. Step 1

   Combine the water, caster sugar and cardamom pods in a medium, heavy-based saucepan and stir over a medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until the mixture is slightly syrupy. Add the plums, cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until the plums are tender. (See microwave tip.)

2. Step 2

   Pour the plums and syrup into a heat-resistant bowl. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill. Serve the plums with the yoghurt.

Microwave tip: combine the water, caster sugar and cardamom pods in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook, uncovered, stirring every minute, for 4-5 minutes on High/850watts/100%. Add the plums, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes on Medium/500watts/50%, or until the plums are tender. Cover and chill