Besan Halwa | How to Make Besan Halwa with Tips

Besan Halwa is a popular Indian sweet dish made with gram flour, sugar, ghee, and a variety of nuts and spices. It is typically served as a dessert or as a sweet snack.

Here is a basic recipe for Besan Halwa with some tips:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of gram flour (besan)
• 2 cups of water
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1 cup of ghee
• 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (such as almonds, cashews, and pistachios)
• 2 tsp of cardamom powder
• A pinch of saffron (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee in a pan, add the gram flour and roast it on a low flame until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma.
2. Add water, sugar, and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
3. Cook until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
4. Add chopped nuts, cardamom powder, saffron, and mix well.
5. Cook for a few more minutes until the halwa is thick and smooth.
6. Garnish with more chopped nuts, and serve hot or warm.

Tips:

• Roasting the besan on a low flame is important to avoid burning and to get the nutty aroma.
• Keep stirring the mixture to avoid lumps and to cook the besan evenly.
• You can adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
• You can also add some food color to give it an attractive look.
• You can also serve the Besan Halwa cold, by refrigerating it for a while.

Note: Besan Halwa is a very popular sweet in India, and it’s a great dessert to enjoy after a meal.