Besan halwa is a rich and delicious Indian dessert. It is a traditional dish from Punjab for all sorts of celebrations. Also it is very easy and quick to make. Here are some other halwa recipes, you may like:
Aate Ka Halwa recipe
Gajar Ka Halwa recipe
Moong Ki Dal Ka Halwa recipe
Sakarkand Ka Halwa recipe
Suji Ka Halwa recipe
| Preparation Time: | 30 minutes |
| Servings: | 8 |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
Ingredients
| Besan (chickpeas flour) | 1 cup |
| Ghee | 1/2 cup |
| Milk | 1.5 cup |
| Sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Small cardamom (choti elaichi) Powder | 1/4 tsp |
| Saffron | A pinch |
| Chopped mixed nuts (optional) | 1/2 cup |
Method
- Boil milk, sugar and saffron strands in a pan. Lower the heat when it starts to boil.
- In a separate wok, roast besan with ghee.
- First besan will become thicker and then it will start to become thinner.
- Once the besan browns a little and becomes fragrant, add the boiling milk mixture to the besan.
- Keep stirring as besan will start soaking the milk and become thicker.
- When the besan starts to leave ghee, it’s ready. Add cardamom powder and chopped nuts and it’s ready to serve..
- You can even set besan halwa like barfi and cut it when it sets.
- And you can make besan halwa parantha with any leftover halwa.
Summary
Recipe Name
Besan halwa
Author Name
Ruchi Garg
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