To cut back on refined sugar and enhance flavor, use jaggery or honey as a natural sweetener.
To keep the richness while being vegan, replace ghee with coconut oil.
Almond or coconut flour can be used to produce more nutrient-dense, gluten-free desserts.
Coconut milk may be used in lieu of condensed milk to create a dairy-free alternative that retains the creamy mouthfeel.
Quinoa adds a protein-rich, nutritious touch to kheer and other rice-based desserts.