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Besan Barfi

Rich, ghee-roasted besan barfi with sugar syrup and all of my mom's tips. A classic Indian sweet for Diwali, gifting, or anytime.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Archana Mundhe

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups besan sifted (210 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons fine sooji For gluten-free barfi, skip the sooji.
  • ⅔ cup ghee
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Sugar syrup

  • 1 cup sugar (200 grams)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 pinch saffron

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced nuts

Instructions

  • Line an 8 x 8 tray with parchment paper.
  • Melt the ghee in a wide, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the sooji and besan, lower the heat, and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture is crumbly at first, so keep breaking up lumps with a spatula. After about 15 minutes, it starts to loosen. It's ready when it feels lighter and smells toasty.
    • Sometimes this step can take longer, so keep stirring on low heat, making sure that it does not get too brown.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the cardamom.
  • While the besan is still warm, make the syrup. Combine the sugar, water, and saffron in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes, until the syrup reaches one-string consistency: 220°F on a thermometer (tip off the bottom of the pan), or one sticky string between your thumb and index finger when you pull apart a cooled drop.
  • Pour the syrup into the warm besan mixture and mix well. Spread it evenly in the tray with a silicone spatula, spread the nuts on top, and press them in gently.
  • Let the barfi set for 30 minutes to 2 hours, then cut into 16 pieces.
    • If the syrup was undercooked and the barfi doesn't set, re-cook the mixture on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes and re-spread it, or refrigerate for a few hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 5mg
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