How to make Besan ka Halwa -
Classic gram flour halwa with khoya and jaggery
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Turban Tadka.
Main Ingredients : Gram Flour, Khoya
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Desserts
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Besan ka Halwa Recipe Card
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Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 0-5 minutes
Cook time : 21-25 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Sweet
Ingredients for Besan ka Halwa Recipe
Gram Flour 2 cups
Khoya 1 1/2 cups
Almonds 1 tbsp chopped + for garnishing
Cashewnuts chopped 1 tablespoon
Raisins 1 tablespoon
Khoya / mawa grated 1 1/2 cups
Ghee 3 tablespoons
Milk 1 1/2 cups
Method
Step 1
Heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add almonds, cashewnuts and raisins and sauté for a minute.
Step 2
Add gram flour, reduce heat and sauté for 6-8 minutes or till fragrant.
Step 3
Add khoya and palm jaggery and cook, stirring continuously, till jaggery melts.
Step 4
Add milk and mix well. Cook on high heat till halwa thickens.
Step 5
Switch off the heat and transfer into a serving bowl. Garnish with almonds and serve.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 3088 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 469.6 gm
Protein : 119.2 gm
Fat : 81.4 gm
Other : Calcium- 4259.2mg
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