Besan halwa is the most popular Indian halwa. It’s one of the Indian sweets you’ll find in every household. Bursting with notes of cardamom, besan ka halwa is soft, rich, and has a texture that melts in the mouth.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Besan Halwa, Besan halwa recipe, Besan ka halwa recipe
Servings: 6servings
Calories:
Author: Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
1 1/4cup / 125 gmsBesan / chickpea flour
1/2cup / 120 gmsGhee
1/2 cup/ 125vgmsSugar
3cups/ 750 mlWater
1.5tspCardamom seeds, coarsely pounded
3-4tbspAlmonds and cashews lightly roasted in ghee for topping
Instructions
Heat a kadai or a thick bottomed pan, add the besan. Dry roast it on medium -low heat for 4-5 minutes.
Now add the ghee. Continue roasting on low flame, until the chickpea flour is golden brown and smells nutty. You have to keep stirring so the mixture doesn't burn.This can take about 15-20 minutes.
In the meanwhile, combine the sugar, water, and crushed cardamom seeds in a saucepan and bring all to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for another 4-5 minutes. Take it off the heat.
Slowly and carefully add to the sugar mixture. There will be a lot of spluttering. Keep stirring as the besan will start to absorb the water and thicken up.Tip: You can turn the heat off before adding water to the besan mixture.
Keep stirring on low heat till the mixture is thick and starts leaving the sides of the pan. Sprinkle with ghee-roasted almonds and cashews. Serve hot. Enjoy!