Village Sweets with Condensed Milk | Homemade Treats

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk is lighter and dairy-free.

milk powder

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: dried milk

Almond flour adds a nutty flavor while being gluten-free.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Melt 1/4 cup ghee in a pan over medium heat.

Add 1 cup milk powder to the melted ghee and mix well until fully combined.

Pour in 1 cup condensed milk and stir continuously for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Add 1/2 cup sugar and keep stirring until the mixture starts leaving the sides of the pan, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder and mix thoroughly for another minute.

Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.

Grease a tray with ghee and pour the mixture into it, spreading it evenly.

Press down the mixture firmly to set.

Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped nuts and a pinch of saffron strands on top.

Allow to cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour.

Cut into squares or desired shapes.

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