Special Indian Veg Lunch Menu Ideas || Indian Lunch Meal Planning || Veg Lunch Menu Recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Stevia reduces calories while jaggery adds a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while whole milk is more accessible.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color with health benefits, while food coloring is cost-effective.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts are nutritious, while peanuts are budget-friendly.

Boil milk in a large pot over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

Stir in lemon juice gradually until the milk curdles and separates into curds and whey.

Strain the curds through a muslin cloth to remove excess whey and rinse with cold water.

Transfer the curds to a bowl and knead until smooth and pliable.

Add semolina, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the kneaded dough; mix well.

Shape the mixture into small balls, ensuring they are smooth and uniform.

In another pot, combine water, sugar, and cardamom; bring to a boil to make the syrup.

Once the syrup is boiling, gently add the shaped balls to the pot.

Cook the balls in the syrup for 10-15 minutes until they double in size and become spongy.

Remove from heat, add rose water and saffron to the syrup, and let it cool.

Garnish with chopped nuts before serving.

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