Besan Barfi
Besan Barfi, is a melt-in-the-mouth delight that is super easy to make at home. With its perfect sweetness and nutty richness, it will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- 1 tablespoon semolina ( fine rava )
- 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (like almonds and pistachios), garnish
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan on low-medium heat.1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- Add semolina / rava to the ghee. Roast till it becomes golden brown. It will take around 2-3 minutes.1 tablespoon semolina ( fine rava )
- Add besan to the melted ghee and roast it continuously on low heat until it turns golden brown and you can smell a nutty aroma. This can take around 10-12 minutes. Be patient and keep stirring to prevent burning.1 cup besan (gram flour)
- Now, add the cardamom powder to the mixture. Mix well to combine. Once roasted, keep it aside to cool down.1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- In another saucepan, heat water and sugar together. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar
- Slowly add the water and sugar mixture to the roasted besan. Keep stirring the mixture continuously on low heat. It will thicken and start leaving the sides of the pan.
- Continue cooking the mixture on low heat for another 5-7 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent it from sticking to the pan and burning.
- To check the consistency, take a small amount of the mixture and try to form a small ball. If it comes together easily, it’s ready.
- Grease a plate or tray with a little ghee and transfer the besan mixture onto it.
- Use a spatula or the back of a greased spoon to flatten and level the mixture in the tray. Optionally, garnish the top with chopped nuts or saffron strands.2 tablespoons chopped nuts
- Allow the Besan Barfi to cool and set at room temperature for a few hours. Once it has cooled and hardened, use a sharp knife to cut the Besan Barfi into squares or diamonds.