Besan Halwa

Besan halwa is an easy and delicious Indian sweet with chickpea flour, ghee, and jaggery. It is an excellent dessert recipe for the parties and potlucks.

Easy Indian Sweet:

Besan halwa is an easy and simple sweet recipe. Roasted chickpea flour, ghee, and jaggery together make a delicious sweet. From kids to everyone loves this sweet. It is an excellent sweet recipe for the parties and potlucks with a large crowd. The smaller portion of besan flour yields a large amount of halwa. Check out the recipes for other Easy Indian Sweets.

Smart Cooking Tips:

1. Roasting the halwa to a golden brown without getting burned is an important step in this sweet. If it is not roasted properly the halwa won’t taste good.

2. You can replace the jaggery with sugar.

3. Adding dry fruits are optional.

Healthy Indian Sweet:

Besan (chickpea) flour is gluten-free and rich in fiber and nutrients. It is low in carbs compared to the wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and corn flour. Besan halwa with jaggery is a healthy dessert option. Jaggery is a healthy alternative to the refined sugar. It is known for its unique taste and flavor with lots of health benefits. You can also reduce the amount of jaggery to 1/3 cup for a less sweetness in the halwa.

Besan Halwa

Besan halwa is an easy and delicious Indian sweet with chickpea flour, ghee, and jaggery. It is an excellent dessert recipe for the parties and potlucks.

• 1 cup Besan (Chickpea Flour)
• 0.50 cup Jaggery Powder
• 1.50 cup Warm Milk
• 0.25 cup Ghee
• 0.50 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 2 tbsp Chopped Nuts (optional)

1. In a pan, heat ghee, add besan flour and roast over a low to medium flame until the color changes to golden brown. This step may take 12 to 15 minutes.

2. Add powdered jaggery and mix well. Add warm milk and cook until the halwa becomes thick (keep mixing). 

3. Add cardamom powder and mix well. Garnish with chopped nuts and serve.

How to serve besan halwa?

You can serve besan halwa warm or cold as a dessert. It is also excellent after-school snack option for the kids.

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