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Commercial condensed milk often contains extra sugar and preservatives. Making it at home from fresh milk gives you better taste and a healthier option. Ingredients milk (I use 4% fat milk) Optional flavor: ¼ tsp vanilla extract or ground cardamom How to make condensed milk at home It's very easy to make condensed milk at home. Your nanis and dadis used to make kheer this way. My nani used to make khoya for us the same way. 1. Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed pan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.  2. Reduce the flame to low and stir continuously so the milk doesn’t stick or burn. Cook for 45–60 minutes, until the volume is about half and the milk has thickened. 3. Add jaggery or sugar and stir until fully dissolved. I don't add any sweetener here as I use it for multiple recipes that often demand a sugar-free (stevia). 4. If you like, stir in vanilla extract or cardamom for extra aroma. 5. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then blend for 20–30 seconds unti...

Preparing an air-fryer moong halwa premix streamlines traditional dessert making without sacrificing taste. Begin by washing and rinsing 200 g of moong dal under cold running water, gently massaging the grains until the rinse water runs clear. Transfer the dal to a bowl, cover with fresh water and soak overnight. The next morning, drain the dal thoroughly in a colander. Lightly grease a steel baking tray with 10 g of ghee, then spread the drained dal in a thin, even layer. Air-fry at the lowest temperature setting (approximately 80°C) for 30 minutes, pausing once to stir and ensure even drying—extend the time by 5–10 minutes if the dal retains a lot of moisture. Little moisture is needed for the next step Once the dal is crisp and cooled, transfer it to a blender and pulse to a coarse powder or fine paste, depending on your texture preference. In the same air-fryer tray, combine this dal powder or paste with an additional 1tbs of ghee and roast at 120 °C for 30 minutes. Stir every 10 m...