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Indian festivals are incomplete without the earthy scent of ghee filling the entire house, the crunchy roasted nuts elevating traditional sweets, and homemade mithai that clutters the refrigerator. But the approach to making these delights is changing because people are avoiding excess use of oil. This is where you need the Usha air fryer. Modern kitchens are designed for convenience and incorporate appliances that can turn a traditional dish into a healthy indulgence. Therefore, even interior designers now carve out a space for an air fryer. This transition is not a farewell to tradition but reimagines the same dishes with a minimal use of oil and deep-frying. Imagine making golden-brown laddoos, crunchy jalebis, or even a rich halwa but with only a tablespoon of oil and no hassle. The spirit of festivities remains intact, and you can enjoy your favourite dishes without guilt.
Ladoo
Consider besan laddoo, for instance, which cannot be made without loads of ghee used in roasting the flour. Rather than following the same process, spread chickpea flour in the air fryer basket, lightly spray the ghee, and roast uniformly within a few minutes. The nutty aroma will remain the same, and you can reduce the chances of over-roasting. After cooling, combine the flour with jaggery or sugar, roll the blend into balls, and garnish with pistachios or almonds. The result is the same melt-in-mouth laddoo, but faster and a little less dense. For those experimenting, ragi or oat can also be air fried, providing you with health-packed choices for family gatherings.
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Halwa
Halwa is a festival favourite in India, but the preparation usually needs hours of stirring and cooking to achieve the perfect consistency and texture. The Usha appliance makes it easier, particularly when you are working with carrots or semolina. Grated carrot or semolina can be roasted uniformly in the air fryer bucket, reducing the cooking time. When mixed with milk, sugar, and ghee on the stove, the halwa will achieve the right texture in half the time and without all the muscle work. In the end, flavour it with cardamom and garnish with cashews and almonds.
Modak
And lastly, for something a bit unconventional, experiment with baked modaks with coconut-jaggery stuffing. Make a dough with wheat flour and ghee, and cook grated coconut with jaggery and cardamom separately until it becomes binding. Roll the dough into small balls, fill them with the sweet stuffing, and seal into the recognised modak shape, and air fry at 180°C for eight to ten minutes until golden. These baked treats are a light version of the usual steamed or fried modaks and can serve as a lovely festive offering.
Dry Fruits
Festivals are also about giving and sharing, especially dry fruits. Air-fried dry fruits are sophisticated accompaniments to mithai boxes and add a luxe touch. Roasted almonds, cashews, and walnuts, drizzled with a dollop of ghee, honey, or even spice blends, make for a healthy festive snack. Aside from traditional sweets, you can use the air fryer to prepare fusion dishes like gulab jamun cheesecake by air frying gulab jamuns before stacking them with cream cheese. It will instantly become a hit among your friends with a sweet tooth. Experiments will help you take your skills up a notch and invent new desserts for the modern platter.
