Sweet, fudgy, gooey, this easy besan burfi recipe has the most charming warmth and texture which comes from the goodness of ghee, paired with the classic fragrance of cardamom and roasted besan. Each bite is pure bliss!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time2 hourshrs35 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: besan burfi, besan ki burfi, classic diwali recipe, diwali recipes, easy eggless dessert, easy indian dessert, indian dessert, mithai
Servings: 18squares
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Author: Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
3.5cups / 500 gmsBesan/chickpea flour
1.5cups / 200 gmsPowdered sugar
1 1/4cups / 250 gmsGhee
1.5tspCardamom powder
4-5tbspMilkOptional
1/4cup/ 25 gms Pistachio or Almonds, sliced
Instructions
Dry roast besan/ chickpea flour in a thick bottomed pan, over very low heat until fragrant and very lightly browned. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
Add ghee and cook for another 10-15 minutes on very low heat, stirring constantly.
Turn off the heat and stir in sugar and cardamom powder. If using milk, add a couple tablespoons and cook again just for 2-3 minutes on very low heat.
Pour it into a greased pan and top with pistachio or almonds. Let cool completely before cutting it in small squares. Enjoy!!