Diwali Special Dessert Recipes | 3 Easy & Creative Indian Fusion Sweets

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can add a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

saffron strands

💰Cheaper: turmeric powder

Turmeric adds color but is more affordable.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Boil milk in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.

Add soaked rice to the boiling milk and cook until the rice is soft, stirring frequently.

Stir in sugar and cardamom powder, and cook for another 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Mix in sitaphal pulp and rose water until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to serving cups and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.

Prepare motichoor laddoo by crumbling them into small pieces.

Once the phirni is set, top with crumbled motichoor laddoo, chopped pistachios, and almonds.

Garnish with saffron strands before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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