Recipe - Know How To Cook Delicious Besan Ka Halwa At Home

Besan Ka Halwa is a traditional, rich Punjabi sweet dish that is a favorite for celebrations, festivals and pujas. It’s easy to make and makes for a filling breakfast or dessert. Here is how to make besan ka halwa recipe at home.

Ingredients

1 cup coarse besan (ladoo ka besan, gram flour)
1/2 cup clarified butter (ghee)
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom powder (ilachi)
2-1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp almonds (sliced)

Method

- Boil the water with sugar, and cardamom powder in a sauce pan over low medium heat. Bring to a boil and Set aside.

- Melt the clarified butter in a frying pan on low medium heat. Add besan and roast to golden brown color; stirring constantly this will take about 5 to 8 minutes. Besan will be golden brown in color and will have a light sweet aroma.

- Add the syrup slowly, as you add the syrup to besan water will splatter. Turn down the heat to low and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes.

- Besan will absorb the water, as the Halwa cools so keep Halwa a little softer then you like.

- Garnish with cashews.