Besan Burfi (Sweet Gram Flour Squares)

Time

Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min · 30 min total

Difficulty

easy

1. 1

   Grease a shallow dish/pan with some ghee. In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee and fry cashewnuts until golden; remove.

2. 2

   To the same ghee, gradually add the besan, stirring gently. Fry on low heat until golden brown; remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Now in the same frying pan, heat 1 cup water and add sugar. Boil on low heat until the sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Increase flame and boil briskly until a thick syrup is obtained. Add the dessicated coconut and fried besan.

5. 5

   Stir until the mixture solidifies and starts to leave the sides of the pan. Add the rest of the ghee and saffron; mix well and allow to cook for a couple of minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from flame, add the nuts, cardamom powder and mix well. Pour into the greased dish, and while still warm, cut into 1.5 inch squares.

7. 7

   Cool completely and store in an airtight tin.

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