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yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and nut-free.

Remove the seeds from the dates and separate them.

Warm Arabic ghee in a pan.

Add flour to the warm ghee gradually, mixing it little by little to avoid clumping.

Brown the flour slightly in the ghee until it has a nice aroma.

Add 1 spoon of cardamom powder and 1 spoon of fennel powder to the browned flour and fry for 2 minutes.

Remove the pot from heat and let it cool for 2 minutes.

Mix the roasted flour with the dates and sugar, ensuring everything is well combined.

Add 1 spoon of cinnamon powder and mix well for flavor.

Form the mixture into balls or serve directly on a plate.

Garnish with fried cashew nuts and saffron.

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