Anday Ka Halwa - Winter special recipe by cooking with irum!

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds are nutritious and often more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until melted.

Add semolina to the ghee and roast until golden brown, stirring continuously.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.

Gradually add the whisked eggs to the roasted semolina, stirring quickly to combine.

Pour in milk and stir until well mixed, cooking for 5-7 minutes until thickened.

Add sugar, stirring until fully dissolved.

Incorporate cardamom, saffron, and salt, mixing well.

Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.

Add nuts and raisins, folding them into the mixture.

Drizzle with rose water and vanilla extract, stirring to combine.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the halwa is glossy and thickened.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

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