Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups besan (gram flour)
- 1 cup ghee
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
Special equipment needed:
- Square baking dish
- Parchment paper
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, roast the besan on low heat for 10-12 minutes until it turns light brown and fragrant.
2. Add ghee to the pan and mix well until the besan is coated with ghee.
3. Keep stirring the mixture on low heat for 15-20 minutes until it turns golden brown and starts to release ghee.
4. Remove the pan from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
5. Grease a square baking dish with ghee and line it with parchment paper.
6. Transfer the besan mixture to the baking dish and spread it evenly.
7. Press the mixture down with a spatula to make it smooth and even.
8. Let the mixture cool for 30 minutes.
9. In a separate pan, add sugar and water and bring it to a boil.
10. Let the sugar syrup boil for 5-7 minutes until it reaches a one-string consistency.
11. Add cardamom powder to the sugar syrup and mix well.
12. Pour the sugar syrup over the besan mixture and spread it evenly.
13. Sprinkle chopped almonds on top of the sugar syrup.
14. Let the mixture cool for 2-3 hours until it sets.
15. Cut the besan burfi into small squares and serve.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Cooling time: 3 hours
Temperature:
Roast the besan on low heat and cook the mixture on low heat.
Serving size:
Makes 16-20 pieces
Nutritional information:
Calories: 200 per piece
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use clarified butter instead of ghee.
- You can use any nuts of your choice instead of almonds.
Variations:
- You can add saffron strands to the sugar syrup for a unique flavor.
- You can add rose water or kewra water to the sugar syrup for a floral flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to roast the besan on low heat to avoid burning it.
- Keep stirring the mixture on low heat to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan to cook the mixture evenly.
- Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes before transferring it to the baking dish.
- Press the mixture down firmly to make it smooth and even.
- Let the besan burfi cool completely before cutting it into pieces.
Storage instructions:
Store the besan burfi in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Reheating instructions:
You can reheat the besan burfi in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before serving.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the besan burfi pieces on a plate and garnish with chopped nuts.
Garnishes:
Chopped nuts, saffron strands, rose petals.
Pairings:
Masala chai, coffee, milk.
Suggested side dishes:
None.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the besan mixture is too dry, add more ghee to it.
- If the sugar syrup is too thick, add more water to it.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the besan mixture on low heat to avoid burning it.
- Use clean utensils and equipment while making the besan burfi.
- Store the besan burfi in an airtight container to prevent it from spoiling.
Food history:
Besan burfi is a popular Indian sweet that is made during festivals and special occasions.
Flavor profiles:
Besan burfi has a nutty and sweet flavor with a hint of cardamom.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the besan burfi as a dessert after a meal or as a snack with tea or coffee.
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