Besan ka Halwa

Besan Ka Halwa is a traditional, rich Punjabi sweet dish that is a favorite for celebrations, festivals and pujas. It’s easy to make and makes for a filling breakfast or dessert. Here is how to make besan ka halwa recipe at home.

Besan Ka Halwa is a very traditional, sweet, rich Punjabi sweet dish that is a favorite for celebrations and pujas. Besan, chickpea flour or Gram Flour made from chickpeas is used extensively for its health and beauty properties.

Many of you have probably used it externally, since besan is a great exfoliant. It has great benefits too when taken internally. The flour aids in digestion, and is therefore used in many Indian preparations such as Dahi Wale Ghatte, Besan Ke Ladoo and Badami Besan Doodh.

This recipe combines ghee and milk in a thick, creamy sweet that is made for festivals like Holi and Diwali. When consumed during fasts and pujas, it can satiate hunger for many hours. Just like Suji ka Halwa, this halwa is also a treat to make for special occasions.

Besan halwa is also given in pregnancy and besan ka halwa for cold is a sure shot remedy to cure the severest of cold. I usually make it a little thinner when making it as a medicine. Here is how to make it.

Tips to make best Besan ka Halwa

Make this halwa only in ghee. Oil doesn’t taste as good.

Fry the besan on medium low heat. If you fry on high heat, the besan might get burned.

Make sure to fry the besan until it turns brown and a nutty aroma starts to come. If not fried properly, the besan will taste raw.

How to make Besan Halwa Step by Step

Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan.

Add besan and fry on medium heat until browned and a nutty aroma starts to come from it.

Besan will bubble initially.

Nicely browned besan.

Add water and milk and cook till they are almost absorbed by the besan.

All the liquid absorbed by the besan.

Add sugar and cardamon powder and cook for 5-6 minutes on low heat until ghee starts to separate.

Cook until ghee starts to separate.

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Besan ka Halwa Recipe

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Besan Ka Halwa

Besan Ka Halwa is a traditional, rich Punjabi sweet dish that is a favorite for celebrations, festivals and pujas. 

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 248 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Ghee
• 1/2 cup Besan
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
• Almond and pistachio slivers for garnishing

Instructions

1. Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan.

2. Add besan and fry on medium heat until browned and a nutty aroma starts to come from it.

3. Add water and milk and cook till they are almost absorbed by the besan.

4. Add sugar and cook for 2-3 minutes.

5. Add cardamom powder and mix well.

6. Cook on low heat until ghee starts to separate from the sides of the pan.

7. Garnish with almond and pistachio slivers.

8. You can also use silver foil for garnishing.

9. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Besan Ka Halwa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g 25%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 40mg 13%

Sodium 17mg 1%

Potassium 111mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 18g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 0.7%

Calcium 2.7%

Iron 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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