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ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a distinct flavor while being healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Jaggery is a traditional sweetener often used in Indian desserts.

mixed dry fruits

🥗Healthier: dried fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more affordable and still provide sweetness.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: maida

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber.

Mix all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl.

Add ghee to the flour mixture and rub until crumbly.

Gradually add water and knead into a smooth dough.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a pan, heat ghee and add mixed dry fruits, sauté for a few minutes.

Add sugar, cardamom powder, and coconut, mixing well.

Cook until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle.

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges.

Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.

Fry the karanjis until golden brown on both sides.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm, garnished with chopped almonds and saffron.

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