Sure! Besan ki Meethi (بیسن کی مٹھی) — a classic sweet gram‑flour dessert that’s rich, fragrant, and totally comfort‑food worthy 🍯🌼.
🍮 Besan ki Meethi (Sweet Besan Delight)
Ingredients
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- ¾ cup ghee (clarified butter)
- ¾–1 cup sugar (adjust sweetness)
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp cardamom powder (elaichi)
- Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios; optional)
✨ Method
1) Prepare Sugar Syrup
- In a small pan, combine sugar + water.
- Heat until the sugar dissolves completely and becomes slightly sticky (one‑string consistency).
- Turn off heat and set aside.
2) Roast the Besan
- In a heavy pan, melt the ghee on low heat.
- Add the besan and roast gently.
- Keep stirring so it doesn’t burn.
- Roast until it turns golden and aromatic (about 10–12 min).
➡️ You’ll know it’s ready when the raw smell disappears and it looks glossy with ghee.
3) Combine & Cook
- Slowly pour in the warm sugar syrup into the roasted besan (be careful — it may splatter).
- Stir continuously so it all mixes well.
- Add cardamom powder and mix.
4) Finish & Serve
- When the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan, add chopped nuts.
- Turn off the heat.
- Spoon into a greased plate or tray.
- Let it cool a bit, then cut into squares or diamonds.
🎯 Tips
- Ghee amount: More ghee = richer, softer texture; less ghee = crumbly.
- Sugar: Adjust to taste; you can also use jaggery syrup for a different flavor.
- Nuts & Saffron: Add a few strands of saffron for extra aroma.
🍽 Serving Ideas
Serve warm or at room temperature with a cup of chai ☕ — perfect for guests or festivals!
If you want, I can also give you a quick microwave version of Besan ki Meethi that’s ready in ~10 minutes.
