Besan Barfi by @millsandbuns

40 min
Hard

16 servings

🧈

280 ml

Ghee

🌾

290 g

Besan

🍬

240 g

Raw Sugar

🌰

18 g

Almonds

🥜

18 g

Pistachios

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Measure 1 cup ghee, 2 cups besan, and 1 cup raw sugar. Flake the almonds and pistachios for topping.

    ghee
    besan
    raw sugar
    almonds
    pistachios
    🥛measuring cup
    🔪knife

  2. Step 2/9

    Heat 1 cup ghee in the heavy-bottom saucepan over very low heat until melted.

    ghee
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan
    🥄spatula

  3. Step 3/9

    Add 2 cups besan to the melted ghee. Stir until the flour is fully combined with the ghee.

    besan
    ghee
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan
    🥄spatula

  4. Step 4/9

    Cook the besan mixture over very low heat for 25 to 30 minutes. Stir continuously or very frequently to prevent scorching.

    besan
    ghee
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/9

    Continue roasting until the initially lumpy mixture becomes smooth, golden, and deeply fragrant. Remove the saucepan from the heat.

    besan
    ghee
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan
    🥄spatula

  6. Step 6/9

    Cool the roasted besan mixture for 5 to 7 minutes until warm but not hot. Add 1 cup raw sugar and stir until evenly distributed.

    besan
    ghee
    raw sugar
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan
    🥄spatula

  7. Step 7/9

    Transfer the warm mixture to the square pan. Press it firmly into an even layer with the spatula.

    besan
    ghee
    raw sugar
    ⬜square pan
    🥄spatula

  8. Step 8/9

    Sprinkle the flaked almonds and pistachios evenly over the surface. Press the nuts lightly so they adhere.

    almonds
    pistachios
    ⬜square pan
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/9

    Let the barfi cool at room temperature until fully firm, about 60 minutes. Slice into 16 squares with a knife and serve.

    ⬜square pan
    🔪knife

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Fats and Oils, Legumes, Flour, Sweeteners, Nuts

Ingredients

Ghee, Besan, Raw sugar, Almonds, Pistachios

Allergens

Milk, Legumes, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Egg-free

Calories

316 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 31g, Sugars: 21g, Fat: 19g, Saturated fat: 11g, Fiber: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 1.6mg, Potassium: 170mg, Magnesium: 28mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 205µg, Folate: 45µg, Vitamin E: 1.1mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

heavy-bottom saucepan, spatula, square pan, knife, measuring cup

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Sweet snack

Occasions

Diwali, Festival, Celebration, Gift giving

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

Indian, South Asian

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Fudgy, Dense, Smooth, Firm, Melt-in-the-mouth

Flavors

Sweet, Nutty, Buttery, Roasted, Caramelized

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 7 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep in a cool, dry place,Keep away from direct sunlight), fridge : 14 days (Store in an airtight container,Bring to room temperature before serving for a softer texture), freezer : 90 days (Wrap pieces individually or separate layers with parchment paper,Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw at room temperature before serving)