Besan Barfi Recipe

Step 1: We begin making Besan Barfi Recipe, in a deep non stick pan or kadai add mawa/ khoya and roast on medium heat until you observe a slight change in colour and turns aromatic

Step 2: Scoop it into a bowl and set it aside

Step 3: Now to the same pan, add the ghee and oil

Step 4: You can add only ghee as well

Step 5: Allow it to heat up slightly

Step 6: Add the gram flour and roast on medium heat stirring continuously

Step 7: After four to five minutes, you can observe that the gram flour turning frothy and bubbly

Step 8: Continue stirring and roasting for 6 to 8 minutes or until the froth settles, most of the bubbles disappear

Step 9: And also until its aroma is felt and turns golden in colour

Step 10: Now sprinkle a few drops of water (1to 1-1/2 teaspoons) precisely after which tiny white bubbles will be formed

Step 11: This makes the flour slightly grainy that helps in its texture

Step 12: Continue roasting on medium heat until all the droplets disappear say for about 4 to 5 minutes

Step 13: Later turn off the heat and the place the pan over cold water bath (pan or a larger plate filled with water upto an inch or two depending on the size of your kadai/pan) to cool the mixture until Luke warm

Step 14: Once the mixture is cooled add the roasted mawa/khoya

Step 15: Work with the wooden spatula or spoon and ensure to mix it thoroughly without any lumps

Step 16: Now add the powdered sugar and cardamom powder

Step 17: Blend them well with mawa and besan mix

Step 18: This might take a little effort, if you're unable to mix it with spoon or spatula, use your hands

Step 19: Grease and line a square pan with parchment with hanging ends

Step 20: As it helps to remove the set dessert mixture in one go and eases the process of cutting into shapes

Step 21: Press the dessert mix on to the lined pan levelling its top with back of a spoon or bowl or glass for that matter any flat object to a smooth and even surface

Step 22: Set the pan in a dry place for about 20 minutes and not more

Step 23: Later holding the hanging edges of the parchment remove it from the pan on to a flat surface

Step 24: Trim it's uneven edges if any, and cut into desired shapes using a knife or pizza cutter

Step 25: Remove them on to a serving plate, garnish with chopped nuts and serve

Step 26: Serve Besan Barfi Recipe with Aval Mixture Recipe (Poha Chivda) and Ginger Cardamom Chai to your guests during evening