Get Ready for the MOST DELICIOUS Apple Halwa Pudding Experience!

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with less saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey adds natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can reduce richness.

semolina

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Oats provide fiber and a different texture.

Peel and grate the apples, then set aside.

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat until melted.

Add grated apples to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft.

Stir in sugar and cook until dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.

Add semolina gradually, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Pour in milk and mix well; cook until thickened, about 10-12 minutes.

Add cardamom powder and mix to incorporate.

In a separate pan, toast cashews and raisins in ghee until golden.

Fold toasted nuts and raisins into the pudding.

Add saffron dissolved in a tablespoon of warm water for color and flavor.

Finish with a splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

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