Built A Special Tandoor To Make These Sweets

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with less saturated fat.

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: evaporated milk

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar

Evaporated milk is lower in calories and can be sweetened to taste.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a natural sweetener with fewer calories.

khoya

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta offers a similar texture with lower fat content.

Prepare a pot of water and bring it to a boil.

Mix sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.

Add milk and stir continuously until the mixture thickens.

In a separate pan, heat ghee over medium heat until melted.

Add flour to the ghee and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown.

Incorporate cardamom and saffron into the flour mixture, stirring well.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before shaping into balls or squares.

For syrup, combine sugar, water, and rose water in a pot and boil until it reaches a one-string consistency.

Dip the fried sweets into the syrup and allow to soak for a few minutes.

Garnish with chopped pistachios and almonds before serving.

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