How to make basan halwa

 Here’s a simple and tasty Besan Halwa (Gram Flour Halwa) recipe — rich, aromatic, and perfect for any festival or sweet craving 🍯✨

🧾 Ingredients

Besan (gram flour) – 1 cup

Ghee – ½ cup

Sugar – ¾ cup to 1 cup (as per taste)

Water or milk – 2 cups

Cardamom powder – ½ tsp

Chopped dry fruits (cashews, almonds, pistachios) – 2 tbsp

🍳 Instructions

1. Roast the Besan

1. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai on low flame.

2. Add ½ cup ghee and let it melt.

3. Add 1 cup besan to the ghee.

4. Roast on low to medium flame, stirring continuously to avoid lumps or burning.

5. Roast until the mixture turns golden brown and gives a nutty aroma (about 10–12 minutes).

2. Prepare Sugar Syrup

1. In another pan, heat 2 cups water or milk (you can mix both if you like).

2. Add ¾ to 1 cup sugar and stir until dissolved.

3. You can also add a pinch of saffron (optional) for extra flavor.

3. Combine

1. Slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the roasted besan mixture while stirring continuously.

⚠️ Be careful — it may splutter!

2. Keep stirring until the halwa thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.

4. Finish

1. Add cardamom powder and mix well.

2. Garnish with chopped dry fruits.

🍽️ Serving Tip

Serve hot Besan Halwa topped with a small spoon of ghee and dry fruits.

It tastes best when eaten fresh and warm! 😋