Recipe 764: Mahalaya Amavasai 2023

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and is more affordable.

Roast rava in ghee over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Heat milk in a separate pot until simmering.

Add white sugar to the simmering milk, stirring until dissolved.

Pour the hot milk mixture into the roasted rava gradually, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook the mixture on low heat until it thickens, about 5-10 minutes.

Add cardamom powder, stirring well.

In a small pan, heat ghee and fry cashews until golden.

Fold the fried cashews into the rava mixture.

Serve warm, garnished with additional nuts if desired.

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