Authentic Gujarati Style Besan Halwa (Wholesome Chef Guide)

MaBapu Foods 🔥 Authentic Gujarati Style Besan Halwa (Wholesome Chef Guide) by Rajnish Saharan ↑ Swipe to start cooking Jump to section

Recipe Details Before you light the stove… ⏱️ 15 min Prep Time 🔥 45 min Cook Time 🍽️ 4 Servings MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg) Normal Diet

What you'll need Fresh from the market 1 cup 1 cup Besan / Gram Flour / Chana Flour (बेसन) 0.5 cup 1/2 cup Pure Desi Cow Ghee (शुद्ध देसी घी) 0.5 cup 1/2 cup Jaggery Powder / Gud Powder (गुड़ पाउडर) OR Rock Sugar Powder (इसबूला) 0.5 cup 1/2 cup Water (पानी) 0.25 cup 1/4 cup Cashews, chopped (काजू, कटा हुआ) 1 teaspoon 1 tsp Cardamom Powder / Elaichi (इलायची पाउडर) 2 tablespoon 2 tbsp Sliced Almonds (बदाम, कटा हुआ) 1 tablespoon 1 tbsp Pure Desi Cow Ghee for garnish (शुद्ध देसी घी) +1 more in the full recipe ↗

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01 Step Phase 1: Mise En Place & Prep Sieve the besan (gram flour) into a bowl to remove any lumps. This ensures a smooth, lump-free texture in the final dish. For a 12-year-old, use a fine mesh sieve and tap it gently; for a 95-year-old,...

02 Step Phase 1: Mise En Place & Prep Chop the cashews and almonds into small, even pieces. Prepare the jaggery powder by grinding jaggery in a blender until it becomes a fine, dry powder. If using rock sugar, ensure it is also finely pow...

03 Step Phase 1: Mise En Place & Prep If using saffron, soak the strands in 2 tablespoons of warm milk for 10 minutes to release the color and aroma. Keep all ingredients measured and ready near the stove.

04 Step Phase 2: Roasting the Besan (Bhunao) Place a heavy-bottomed kadai or non-stick pan over medium flame (madhyam aanch). Add 1/4 cup of the pure desi ghee. Allow it to heat until it shimmers but does not smoke.

05 Step Phase 2: Roasting the Besan (Bhunao) Add the sieved besan to the hot ghee. Immediately stir continuously with a wooden spoon. The goal is to roast the besan without letting it burn. Stir in a circular motion, scraping the bottom and side...

06 Step Phase 2: Roasting the Besan (Bhunao) Continue roasting on medium flame for 8-10 minutes. The besan will change color from pale yellow to light golden, then to a deep golden-brown. You will smell a distinct nutty, roasted aroma (aroma blo...

07 Step Phase 2: Roasting the Besan (Bhunao) Reduce the flame to low (dheemi aanch) and continue stirring for another 2-3 minutes until the besan is a uniform deep golden-brown color. This ensures even roasting and prevents scorching at the bott...

08 Step Phase 3: Adding Moisture & Simmering Pour in the 1/2 cup of water (or the saffron milk if using) slowly while stirring continuously. The mixture will become thick and lumpy initially. Keep stirring vigorously to break down any lumps and...

Per Serving Nutrition Breakdown 1 small bowl (approximately 150g) 712.50 Calories per serving 12.80g Protein 82.50g Carbs 38.50g Fat Fiber 4.50g Sugar 48.00g Sodium 185.00mg Cholesterol 12.00mg

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