Besan Halwa is a popular Indian dessert that is soft, rich, and melts in the mouth. It is known for its magical properties as a cure-all for sore throat and cold. This recipe is perfect to start the New Year 2024 with a sweet treat.
1: Heat a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat; add ghee and besan.
2: Roast the mixture on low heat.
3: Continue to roast until the mixture begins to release a roasted aroma and changes color to a roasted brown.
4: Now add sugar and mix it until sugar melts.
5: In another saucepan, boil water. Add saffron strands in it.
6: Slowly start adding prepared saffron hot water to the mixture.
7: Continue stirring until the besan halwa thickens.
8: Stir continuously for 5 to 10 minutes on low heat until the besan halwa comes away from the sides of the pan.
9: In a small pan add ghee and chopped nuts. And roast them.
10: Turn off the heat, finally add roasted nuts and Cardamom powder in the Halwa. And mix everything.
11: Besan halwa is ready. Serve hot.
