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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar richness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped almonds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and affordable, while almonds add a nice crunch.

rose water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is more commonly available and can provide a pleasant aroma.

Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat until foamy.

Add 1 cup semolina and stir continuously until it turns golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.

In a separate pot, combine 2 cups water, 2 cups milk, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; heat until sugar dissolves.

Gradually pour the milk mixture into the toasted semolina, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Continue stirring over low heat until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon rose water; mix well.

Transfer the mixture to a greased dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

Allow to cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 cup pine nuts.

Let it set for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares or diamonds.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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