Healthy Besan Barfi | Diwali Sweets

I have got another Diwali treat for you… This besan barfi is super easy and super healthy. Just takes under 30 minutes to make. Super healthy , tasty and made without refined sugar. So, why don’t you make this barfi as bhog to impress our Lakshmi Ji 😇

Ingredients

• 1 cup besan
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 8 cardamom (powdered, husks removed)
• 1/2 cup organic jaggery powder + 2 tablespoons 
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 handful of almonds- roughly chopped
• 1 handful of cashews- roughly chopped

Preparation

1. In a saucepan add jaggery powder and water. Melt the jaggery on a low flame. Once it comes to bowl, lower the heat and simmer till it gets to a sticky consistency. We don’t need it to 1 string consistency, we just want it to be sticky. Set aside.
2. In a large thick bottomed pan, add besan. Roast on low flame while stirring continuously.
3. Once the raw aroma of besan goes away, add 1/4 cup ghee.
4.  After 25-30 minutes, when the mixture looks slightly brown and has become creamy, add the jaggery syrup. Be careful as the mixture splutters.
5.  Stir for 1-2 minutes.
6.  Once the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan, turn off the flame and transfer it into the lined and greased pan.
7.  With the back of a spoon smooth the top. Add the chopped nuts and press it lightly into the barfi so it sticks.
8.  Once slightly cooled, make marks and when cooled completely slice it.
9. Enjoy!!!

Tips

• While making the jaggery syrup, keep stirring it at intervals as it can easily stick to the bottom of the pan.
• Roast the besan on low flame to get the best taste.
• Ensure that you keep stirring besan continuously as it can burn very quickly.
• You can add any nuts according to your personal preference.