As a true Indian foodie at heart, I love Indian sweets, especially halwa—whether it’s Wheat Halwa, Gajar Halwa, Jaggery Rice, Til Ladoo, or Suji Halwa.
This is my mother-in-law’s delicious recipe of Besan (gram flour) Halwa flavored with Ghee, sugar, Cardamom, and Kesar. It’s a fail-proof recipe and perfect for beginners as the easy ratios help you make this halwa easily.
I wait for special occasions like Diwali, Navratri or Holi to make Indian sweets. Halwa recipe is so easy and I have an expertise in it as I have been making it for more than 15 years.
I haven’t added any dry fruits as nobody likes dry fruits in sweets in my family. They find it a distraction. Feel free to add any nuts of your choice.
Team this indulgent and melt-in-mouth textured Besan Halwa with Poori or paratha!
Ingredients
Besan (Gram Flour): The key ingredient that gives the halwa its nutty flavor. The same recipe can be used to make wheat or suji halwa. Ghee: I highly recommend making halwa in ghee. vegans can make swaps, though. Sugar: White granulated sugar works well as we will make a sugar syrup. Freshly Ground Green Cardamom and Saffron Water & Milk
How To Make Besan Halwa
Step 1. Roast the Besan
In a wok or heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add besan (gram flour) and roast, stirring continuously, until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma. This step needs patience as it takes about 10 minutes to roast besan on a slow flame. While you roast besan, you may prep sugar syrup.
Step 2. Prepare Sugar Milk Syrup
In a saucepan, combine water, milk with sugar. I add saffron and crushed green cardamom at this step. Heat until the sugar dissolves completely, then set aside.
Step 3. Slowly Add Sugar Syrup to Roasted Besan
Gradually pour the warm sugar syrup into the roasted besan while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Stirring while pouring sugar syrup is important and at the same time be careful as hot water might splutter. (sieve it while pouring) Continue stirring frequently, until it thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan. It comes together as a whole large lump. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Step 5. Serve
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