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best besan burfi recipe

The Best Besan Burfi

Jyoti Behrani
If you're craving a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth treat, Besan Burfi is the perfect choice! Made with simple ingredients like gram flour (besan), ghee, and sugar, this rich, flavorful dessert is a popular Indian sweet that’s easy to prepare at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 25 pieces
Calories 56 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For Garnish (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a heavy-bottomed or cast iron pan, heat ghee over low-medium heat. Add besan to the pan and roast it, stirring continuously. Roast the besan until it turns golden brown and you can smell a nutty aroma. This might take around 20-25 minutes. Be patient and ensure that the besan doesn't burn.
  • Initially the besan will be tight, keep stirring continuously. After around 10-12 minutes, it will start to loosen up, and around 20 minutes it will become thin and change the color also.
  • You will know the besan is roasted well when it becomes light and fluffy. You can smell the nutty aroma of the roasted besan.
  • Add cardamom powder and freshly grated nutmeg, mix well.
  • Remove the besan from the heat. Keep stirring the besan for another 4-5 minutes as the pan will be hot and the besan can burn with the residual heat. Allow the mixture to cool down before adding the sugar syrup.
  • Now, prepare the sugar syrup. In another pan, add sugar and water. Once the sugar dissolves, cook for 5-7 minutes to form a one-string consistency. To test this, take a drop of syrup between your thumb and forefinger; it should form a single string when you pull them apart.
  • Once the besan is slightly cool and the sugar syrup is ready, pour the sugar syrup into the roasted besan while stirring continuously. Be cautious as it might splutter.
  • Stir constantly to avoid lumps and ensure it is well combined. The mixture will start to thicken and leave the sides of the pan.
  • Transfer the mixture immediately to the prepared baking pan or greased plate and spread it evenly. If you want, you can garnish it with chopped nuts at this stage.
  • Allow the besan burfi to cool for a few hours until it sets completely.
  • Once it has cooled and set, cut it into desired shapes, typically diamond or square.
  • Your besan burfi is ready to be served. Store it in an airtight container.
  • Enjoy your homemade besan burfi! It's a sweet treat that's loved by many for its rich and nutty flavor.

Notes

Tips

Here are some tips for making perfect besan burfi:
  1. Be Patient While Roasting: Roasting the besan in ghee is a crucial step. Ensure you roast it over low-medium heat and stir continuously. The besan should turn golden brown, and you should be able to smell its nutty aroma. Take your time with this step to avoid burning it.
     
  2. One-String Sugar Syrup: Make sure the sugar syrup reaches the one-string consistency. To check this, take a drop of syrup between your thumb and forefinger; it should form a single string when you pull them apart. This consistency is essential for the burfi to set properly.
  3. Use Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality besan, fresh ghee, nutmeg, and cardamom powder for the best flavor and texture in your besan burfi.
  4. Prepare the Pan: Before you start making the burfi, line the baking pan or grease the tray with ghee where you'll set the burfi to prevent sticking.
     
  5. Cool Before Cutting: Allow the besan burfi to cool completely before cutting it into pieces. This ensures neat and well-set burfi.
  6. Garnish (optional): If you choose to garnish with nuts, press them gently into the surface of the burfi while it's still soft to make sure they stick.
  7. Store Properly: Store the besan burfi in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
The Best Besan Burfi
Amount per Serving
Calories
56
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Sodium
 
9
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
122
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
6
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
6
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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