Besan Barfi
Besan Barfi is a popular Indian sweet made from gram flour (besan), ghee, and sugar. It has a rich, fudgy texture and a nutty aroma from the roasted besan. Often flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts, it is enjoyed during festivals and celebrations. Simple yet indulgent, besan barfi melts in the mouth and is loved by all ages.
Equipment
- Heavy bottom pan or wok
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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
Make sure to roast the gram flour on low heat.
Keep stirring the gram flour to avoid burning.
Check the sugar syrup consistency, it should be one thread.
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