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milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while powdered milk is more economical.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while jaggery is often less expensive.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats, and peanuts are a budget-friendly option.

rose water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: water with a drop of food coloring

Vanilla extract gives a different aroma, while colored water is more accessible.

Bring 2 L of 3% milk to a rolling boil in a non-stick pan, stirring at intervals to prevent sticking.

Once boiling, add lemon juice in drops at intervals, spreading it across the milk.

Continue boiling until the milk reduces and forms a grainy texture, ensuring excess moisture evaporates.

Add 1 cup of sugar to the mixture and stir until dissolved, then add an additional half cup of sugar for a chewier texture.

Mix in 1 heaped tablespoon of ghee and continue cooking on high flame until the mixture thickens and turns a mild caramel color.

Transfer the thickened mixture into a lined tin (with butter paper or greased with ghee) and press it evenly into the tin.

Dab a little ghee on top of the mixture, cover with another sheet of butter paper, and wrap in a kitchen towel for insulation.

Let it set in a warm place for about 5 to 6 hours, or up to 12 hours if desired.

After setting, gently remove from the tin and cut into medium-sized pieces.

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