How To Make Bandar Halwa Sweet Halwai Style | Chewy Bandar Halwa Recipe | Indian Sweets Making

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option while vegetable oil is more cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey provides natural sweetness, while jaggery is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds nutrition, and oat flour can be more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-saving alternative.

Mash ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat until melted.

Add the mashed bananas to the ghee and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in sugar and continue cooking until it dissolves completely.

Add all-purpose flour gradually, mixing continuously to avoid lumps.

Pour in milk and stir well to combine all ingredients.

Add cardamom and a pinch of salt, mixing thoroughly.

Cook the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring continuously until it thickens.

In a separate pan, lightly roast cashews and raisins until golden.

Fold in the roasted nuts and raisins into the halwa mixture.

Add saffron and vanilla extract, stirring to incorporate.

Transfer the halwa to a greased plate and spread evenly.

Allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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