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 Here is a recipe for Laddu: _Laddu Recipe_ _Servings:_ 20-25 _Calories per serving:_ approximately 120-150 _Ingredients:_ - 2 cups gram flour (chickpea flour) - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter) - 1/4 cup milk - 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder - Pinch of salt - Chopped nuts or dried fruit (optional) _Instructions:_ 1. _Roast Gram Flour:_     - Heat a pan over medium heat.     - Add gram flour and roast until fragrant and lightly browned. 2. _Mix Sugar and Ghee:_     - In a separate pan, heat ghee over medium heat.     - Add sugar and mix until dissolved. 3. _Combine Mixtures:_     - Add roasted gram flour to sugar mixture.     - Mix well. 4. _Add Milk and Spices:_     - Add milk, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, and salt.     - Mix until a dough forms. 5. _Shape Laddus:_     - Divide dough into small portions.     - Shape into balls. 6. _Garnish (optional):_     - Roll in chopped nuts or dried fruit. 7. _Serve:_     - Store in an airtigh

 Here is the full recipe for Kulfi with all the details: *Kulfi Recipe* *Servings:* 6-8 *Calories per serving:* approximately 150-170 *Ingredients:* - 2 cups whole milk - 4 tablespoons organic sugar - 2 teaspoons corn starch - 10 to 15 pistachios - 1 Pinch saffron strands - ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder - ¼ cup cream - 4 chopped pistas *Equipment:* - Heavy-bottomed pot - Kulfi molds - Ice cream sticks - Whisk or spoon - Measuring cups and spoons *Instructions:* 1. *Boil Milk:*     - Boil the milk in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.     - Reduce the heat to low and continue to boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. *Add Sugar and Cornstarch:*     - Add the sugar and cornstarch mixture to the pot.     - Continue to boil for another 10 minutes, stirring constantly. 3. *Add Nuts and Spices:*     - Add the ground nuts, cardamom powder, and cream to the pot.     - Mix well to combine. 4. *Freeze Kulfi:*     - Pour the mixture into kulfi molds.     - Cover with foil and place an ic

 Here is a recipe for Jalebi ¹ ² ³ ⁴: Ingredients for the batter: - 1 cup all-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons corn flour - 1/8 teaspoon turmeric - 1/2 cup curd or plain yogurt - 1/2 cup water - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1 teaspoon lemon juice - Ghee or oil for frying Instructions: - Mix the all-purpose flour, corn flour and turmeric in a bowl. - Next, add the yogurt and water, making a thick batter. - Beat the batter well with a whisk in a circular motion for 4 minutes until it becomes smooth. - Heat the oil in a flat frying pan about one inch deep. - Pour the Jalebi batter into a piping bag with a small nozzle or an empty ketchup. - Squeeze the Jalebi batter into the hot oil in spiral shapes about two inches in diameter. - Fry the Jalebis until light golden-brown on both sides. - Drain the fried Jalebis in a plate lined with paper towels. - Start making the sugar syrup. Ingredients for the sugar syrup: - 1 cup sugar - ½ to ¾ cup water - A pinch of saffron or kesar - ¼ teaspoon cardamom

 Here is a recipe for Gulab Jamun  *Gulab Jamun Recipe* *Servings:* 20-25 pieces *Calories per serving:* approximately 120-150 *Ingredients:* - 1 cup milk powder (120 calories) - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60 calories) - 1/4 teaspoon salt (negligible calories) - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (negligible calories) - 1/2 cup ghee or oil (100 calories) - 1/2 cup lukewarm milk (50 calories) - Sugar syrup (see below for recipe) - Rose water or kewra essence (optional) *Sugar Syrup:* - 1 cup granulated sugar (400 calories) - 1 cup water (0 calories) - 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (negligible calories) - 1/4 teaspoon rose water or kewra essence (optional) *Instructions:* 1. Mix milk powder, flour, salt, and baking soda. 2. Add ghee or oil and mix until crumbly. 3. Gradually add milk and mix until a soft dough forms. 4. Knead for 5-7 minutes. 5. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. 6. Divide into small balls. 7. Deep-fry until golden brown. 8. Soak in sugar syrup for at least 30 minutes. 9. Serve war

 Here is the full recipe for Rasgulla  *Rasgulla Recipe* *Servings:* 12-15 *Calories per serving:* approximately 150-170 *Ingredients:* - 1 liter full-fat milk - 1/2 cup lemon juice or vinegar - 1 cup sugar - 4 cups water - 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder - 1/4 teaspoon rose water (optional) - Chopped nuts or dried fruit for garnish *Instructions:* 1. *Prepare Chenna:*     - Boil milk in a large saucepan.     - Add lemon juice or vinegar to curdle the milk.     - Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.     - Strain the chenna through a cheesecloth or muslin cloth. 2. *Shape into Balls:*     - Divide the chenna into small portions.     - Shape each portion into a smooth ball. 3. *Prepare Sugar Syrup:*     - Combine sugar, water, cardamom powder, and rose water (if using) in a large saucepan.     - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes. 4. *Soak Rasgulla:*     - Add the chenna balls to the sugar syrup.     - Let them soak for at least 30 minutes. 5. *Serve:*     - Serve chilled

  Ras Malai Recipe: Ingredients: - 1 liter milk (400 calories) - 1 cup sugar (400 calories) - 1/2 cup water (0 calories) - 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (negligible calories) - 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (egligible calories) - 1/2 cup paneer (Indian cheese), crumbled (150 calories) - 1 tablespoon rose water (optional) (negligible calories) - Chopped nuts or dried fruit for garnish (approx. 100-150 calories per ounce) Total calories per serving: approximately 950-1000 calories Instructions: 1. In a large saucepan, combine milk, sugar, water, cardamom powder, and saffron. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly. 2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. 3. Add the crumbled paneer and stir gently to combine. 4. Pour the mixture into small individual serving cups or ramekins. 5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until chilled and set. 6. Drizzle with rose water, if using, and garnish with chopped nuts or dried