SUVARI (DIWALI SPECIAL )KHARKHARIYA |Gujarati suvari | Teatime Snakes Recipe

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

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

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds are healthier, while peanuts are more budget-friendly.

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat until melted.

Add semolina and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

In a separate pot, boil water and milk together.

Slowly add the boiling liquid to the semolina mixture, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Add sugar and stir until fully dissolved.

Mix in cardamom, salt, and vanilla extract for flavor.

Add saffron strands for color and aroma, stirring well.

In a small pan, toast cashews and raisins in a little ghee until golden.

Fold the toasted nuts and raisins into the halwa.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens to desired consistency.

Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Serve warm, garnished with coconut flakes and extra nuts if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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