Besan Barfi, rich nutty and melt in mouth- This is the ultimate Besan barfi. Perfectly roasted gram flour, ghee and sugar comes together for a festive treat that screams Diwali vibes.
From the first golden stir to the final set slices, this recipe is a simple yet delicious indulgent. A classic mithai that never fails to impress family and friends. Get ready to fill your home with the aroma of ghee and besan-it’s time to welcome the sweetness of Diwali with this must-have festive delight!
Besan Barfi is a traditional Indian sweet made from gram flour (besan), ghee, and sugar, often flavored with cardamom and topped with slivers of almonds or pistachios. The besan is slow-roasted in ghee until golden brown and aromatic, giving the barfi its signature rich, nutty flavor. Once the sugar syrup is added, the mixture is cooked to the right consistency and set in a tray to cool and harden. It’s especially popular during festivals like Diwali and Raksha Bandhan. Soft, slightly crumbly, and melt-in-the-mouth, besan barfi is a festive treat cherished across generations.
Time needed:Â 30 minutes
How to make Besan barfi
- How to roast the gram flour
Roast the gram flour or besan on low heat, continue stirring and make sure to not skip stirring. You’ll know when the flour is roasted once it turns into light golden brown and a nutty aroma will come from the flour.
- Make sugar syrup
Mix sugar and water and cook on medium heat until sugar is melted. Cook for 5-7 minutes more or until it becomes one string consistency. To check the consistency take some syrup in your thumb and index finger and pull it apart, it should make one string when pulling apart.
- Mix flour and sugar syrup
Add the sugar syrup into the roasted flour, keeping the heat on low stir for few minutes until it starts leaving the sides of the pan. Transfer it into greased tray and decorate with chopped nuts.
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Besan Barfi
Equipment
- Heavy bottom pan or wok
- Spatula
Ingredients Â
- 2 cups Gram flour/Besan
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup clarified butter
- 1 teaspoon green cardamom powder
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios for topping (optional)
- 1 ½ cup water
InstructionsÂ
- Heat clarified butter or ghee in a heavy bottom wok , add sifted gram flour slowly , stir frequently to avoid lumps. Now roast it on low to medium flame till it changes into golden color . Don’t leave it for a second or else it will burn.
- Meanwhile add sugar and water in a pan and start cooking it , stir and let it boil. Cook this syrup till it becomes a little thick or till 1 & 1/2 string consistency syrup .
- Add cardamom powder in the besan ghee mix and continue roasting on low heat.
- Now slowly add the sugar syrup in the roasted gram flour , stirring continuously. Switch off the heat , mix well and cook again on low heat till it becomes thick and leave sides of pan.
- Grease a plate or baking tray with little butter and carefully transfer the gram flour mixture in it.
- Let it cool and cut slices of your choice. You may decorate it with silver lining and chopped pistachios or dried nuts.
- Store in air tight container , serve to your guests and enjoy.
Notes
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Sapana Behl
Wow Sapana those burfi pieces look so perfect.I have been thinking of making some thanks for adding step by step pics.
The barfi looks awesome!!!!!
Clear step wise pic and explaination is good.Good to try some.Thanks for sharing.
Delicious and lovely looking burfis.
Deepa
Looks awesome Sapana..very nice one..
Mouthwatering Burfi. Love the step by step explanation.
I want that box of fantastic slics of addictive besan burfis..
Such a quick and easy recipe.
Love your recipes and food pictures Sapna.
Burfi looks so tasty
Nice n tempting….
Tempting & perfect Barfis !
Melt-in mouth burfi!!! Looks yum!!!
Thought of making this for diwali right sweet for festival.
Very nice Sapana.
It's amazing how we collect recipes.
Thanks for sharing.
Got to love quick sweets
I love the simplicity
Awesome!!! That's gonna work great for this festive season 🙂
deliciously done looks wonderful
Looks awesome, Sapna.
a perfect diwali treat, barfi looks awesome…
That is one melt in your mouth besan burfi. Perfect for Diwali.
Delicious burfi!! lovely..
Perfect Diwali sweet! I have a similar recipe noted on a piece of paper but with maida. I have to try it for this challenge sometime very soon.