Besan Burfi (Sweet Chickpea Flour Squares - Indian)

Time

Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min · 45 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Take flour in a large shallow dish. Mix in semisolid ghee and rub through flour with fingers.

2. 2

   Press down flour together, sprinkle milk, keep aside for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large pan, add enough water in sugar to just immerse it.

   5 min
3. 3

   Heat and bring to a boil. Make a syrup of 2-1/2 thread or soft ball test.(refer features for syrup details).

4. 4

   Pass flour little by little through a large holed sieve, gently. The sieved flour must be like fine crumbs.

5. 5

   Heat ghee in a large heavy skillet. Add crumbs and fry gently stirring continuously, till aroma exudes strongly.

6. 6

   Add cardamom, yogurt, and stir continuously all along asthe bottom may burn. Add prepared syrup, (hot but not boiling).

7. 7

   Take off fire, stir gently 'til well blended and mixture starts to thicken a bit. Pour into a large walled plate or tray, cool.

8. 8

   When warm mark and cut with sharp knife, into squares or diamond shapes. Gently pry off with a spatula or knife.

9. 9

   Cool completely before storing in airtight containers. This has a shelf life of 3 weeks or more.

Notes and swaps

Allergens

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