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    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: November 16, 2011 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Besan Ka Halwa ~ Indian Gram Flour Pudding Recipe

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    Ingredients :
    Recipe Reference : Sanjeev Kapoor

     

    • Besan / Gram Flour : 1 cup
    • Sugar : ¾ cup
    • Milk : 1.5 cups
    • Ghee : ¼ cup + 1 tbsp
    • Chopped Almonds : 1 tbsp
    • Chopped Cashews : 1 tbsp
    • Cardamom Powder : ½ tsp

     

    Method :
    1. Heat the ghee in a pan. Add and fry the chopped nuts. Set aside when the nuts turn golden brown color.
    2. In the same pan, add the gram flour and fry it on a low flame stirring continuously till the raw smell disappears.
    3. Once it is lightly browned, add the sugar and milk. Mix very well and cook.
    4. When the mixture starts leaving the sides & bottom of the pan, add one tablespoon of ghee and roasted nuts and mix.

    5. Switch off the heat and serve hot.

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    1. Nalini's Kitchen says

      November 17, 2011 at 8:27 pm

      Delicious halwa,first time here following you dear.Please do drop at my space.
      Cheers
      Nalini

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    2. Poornima Nair says

      November 18, 2011 at 3:37 pm

      I want to dig into that bowl right now...love your sweets!

      Reply
    3. AvanthiRao says

      November 22, 2011 at 9:25 am

      yummy yummy 🙂

      Reply
    4. kanthi says

      November 22, 2011 at 5:43 pm

      Hari you rock with your wonderful collection of sweet recipes,love the way u prepare and explain..

      Reply
    5. Sapthanaa Balachander (Alias) Abilashini says

      November 23, 2011 at 4:30 pm

      a simple and a yumy treat

      Reply
    6. Shri says

      December 09, 2011 at 9:15 pm

      Just tried making Ladu but then it turned out to be halwa; added water. Will try this recipe next next time.

      Reply
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