Khaskhas ka Halwa Recipe | khaskhas ka halwa banane ka tarika | Poppy Seeds Dessert | خشخاش کا حلوہ

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar richness with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk can reduce calories while water can be used for a lighter version.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition at a lower cost.

Wash 1 kilogram of poppy seeds in water, ensuring they are submerged and any dust settles at the bottom.

Using your hands, massage the poppy seeds to remove any remaining dust.

Use a strainer to remove the washed poppy seeds and rinse them under running water.

Soak the washed poppy seeds overnight in water.

After soaking, drain the poppy seeds and grind them using a mortar and pestle until they form a smooth paste.

In a pot, bring 8 liters of milk to a boil.

Add the ground poppy seed paste to the boiling milk and cook, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.

Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and the milk is mostly absorbed, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Once the mixture is dry, add oil or ghee and sauté until the color changes to light golden.

Add approximately 1 kilogram of sugar, adjusting to taste, and mix well until dissolved.

Incorporate raisins and crushed mixed nuts into the halwa, reserving some nuts for garnish later.

Once the halwa cools slightly, garnish with additional nuts before serving.

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