EVENING TEA TIME SNACKS /MANGO KHEER PAKODA RECIPE

mango pulp

Healthier: pureed apples

Cheaper: canned mango

Canned mango is often less expensive and can provide similar sweetness.

rice flour

Healthier: almond flour

Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is more accessible and cheaper.

milk

Healthier: almond milk

Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is often less expensive and adds creaminess.

chopped nuts

Healthier: pumpkin seeds

Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are typically cheaper and still provide crunch.

milk powder

Healthier: coconut flour

Cheaper: dry milk

Coconut flour offers a lower-calorie option.

ghee

Healthier: coconut oil

Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

rose water

Healthier: orange blossom water

Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water gives a floral note without the cost.

saffron

Healthier: turmeric

Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric adds color at a fraction of the cost.