Watermelon Halwa || How to make tasty watermelon Halwa at home

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is a lower-calorie alternative.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric offers a similar color at a lower cost.

Cut watermelon into chunks and remove seeds.

Blend watermelon until smooth and set aside.

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat until melted.

Add blended watermelon to the pan and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a separate bowl, mix sugar with corn flour and add to the watermelon mixture.

Pour in water and stir well to combine.

Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring frequently.

Add cardamom powder and mix well.

Fold in chopped nuts, cooking for another few minutes.

Transfer the halwa to a greased dish and spread evenly.

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