Best Halwa Puri in Mississauga | Halal Food in Mississauga

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with fewer calories.

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and is more affordable.

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat until melted

Add semolina and cook, stirring continuously until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes

Pour in water gradually while stirring to avoid lumps

Add sugar, cardamom, and saffron; mix until sugar dissolves

Cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes

Remove from heat and stir in nuts and dried fruits

Prepare the puris by mixing flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl

Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes covered with a damp cloth

Divide the dough into small balls and roll out each into a thin circle

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot

Fry each puri until puffed and golden, about 1-2 minutes per side

Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil

Serve hot with halwa and enjoy

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