Well-Ripened Pink Jackfruit 🍈 Creating Kesari & Young Coconut Drink [Traditional Sri Lankan Cooking]

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: food coloring

Turmeric provides color and health benefits at a lower cost.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds are nutrient-rich and often more affordable.

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

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil.

Add sugar to boiling water and stir until dissolved.

Pour the sugar water into the roasted semolina gradually, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

Add cardamom and salt, mixing well to combine.

Reduce heat and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

Stir in milk and continue cooking until absorbed, about 3-4 minutes.

Add vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.

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

Fold the fried nuts and raisins into the semolina mixture.

Add saffron, mixing until evenly distributed.

Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

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