Description
A cozy and comforting dessert made with chickpea flour, ghee, and a touch of cardamom, perfect for gatherings or a sweet moment to yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- 1 cup full-fat milk
- ½ cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- A pinch of saffron strands (optional)
- Chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Roast the besan: Heat the ghee in a non-stick pan over medium heat and stir in the besan until golden brown and aromatic, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the milk mixture: Heat the full-fat milk in a separate saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the milk and besan: Slowly pour the hot milk into the besan while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook until thickened to a pudding-like consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add sugar and cardamom: Stir in sugar and cardamom until dissolved. Grease a tray, pour in the mixture, and let it cool. Cut into squares or diamonds.
Notes
Roasting the besan is essential for flavor. Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chickpea flour cake, Indian dessert, vegetarian cake, cozy dessert