Baked Besan Burfi

Baked Besan Burfi is a delightful Indian dessert made from roasted gram flour, sweetened with jaggery and enriched with nuts. This healthy twist on the traditional burfi is baked to perfection, offering a nutritious and guilt-free indulgence.

Ingredients

• Besan (gram flour) - 100 grams
• Jaggery (grated) - 50 grams
• Ghee (clarified butter) - 1 tablespoon
• Almonds (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Cashews (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Cardamom powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Milk - 50 ml
• Vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small baking dish.
2. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee on low heat and add 100 grams of besan, stirring continuously until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the grated jaggery with 50 ml of milk until dissolved.
4. Add the jaggery mixture to the roasted besan along with chopped almonds, cashews, cardamom powder, and baking powder; mix well until combined.
5. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and flatten the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein due to besan, which supports muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from nuts, promoting heart health.

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