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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 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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

Pour in milk and stir well to combine.

Cook until the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add cardamom, vanilla extract, and rose water, mixing well.

Fold in chopped cashews and raisins, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

Transfer the halwa to a greased dish and spread evenly.

Garnish with pistachios and saffron strands before serving.

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