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  • Saffron Besan Halwa Recipe

    Saffron Besan Halwa

    Winter season is the time when people prepare different type of halwa at home and preserve them. Saffron Besan Halwa recipe that will satisfy to all sweet-tooth.It can be preserve for several months in jars. Must try out this Saffron Besan Halwa recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

    Saffron Besan Halwa recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cups gram flour
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 1 tbsp saffron soaked in 1 cup of water
    • 2 green cardamom seeds
    • 1 cup toasted almonds and cashews
    • 1/2 cup kishmish
    • 1-1/2 cup desi ghee or clarified butter
    • 1 tbsp rose water

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    Step 1

    In a non-stick pan, roast the besan until dark orange yellow on medium low heat.

    Step 2

    Now add ghee and cardamom and roast until brown.

    Step 3

    Add sugar, and mix it well.

    Step 4

    Reduce heat now and let it cook for 2 minutes.

    Step 5

    Now add kishmish and half of cashews and almonds.

    Step 6

    Add saffron water along with soaked saffron and another 2 -1/2 cups of water.

    Step 7

    While adding the water stir continuously. Be careful that halwa does not stick and cook till ghee separates.

    Step 8

    When cooked, turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl.

    Step 9

    Drizzle with rose water.

    Step 10

    Garnish with almonds and cashews. Saffron Besan Halwa is ready to serve. Serve hot.

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    • Serve as a dessert after meal.

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    If you like Saffron Besan Halwa recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • The Perfect Light Lunch for Hot Days: Easy Pakistani Besan Ki Roti Recipe!

    Besan Ki Roti

    Besan Ki Roti is very flavorful and healthy flat-bread, high in protein and gluten free. Besan roti can be served with dal and leafy green vegetables  like spinach or with simple yogurt. Check it out the Besan ki roti recipe here!!

    Check it out the Besan Ki Roti Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 25 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 3 cups gram flour (besan)
    • 2 cups ghee
    • 1-1/2 cup wheat flour
    • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 pinch asafetida

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Step 1

    Mix besan and wheat flour. Add salt and mix well.

    Step 2

    Add a little water and mix. The consistency should be soft and putty-like. It helps if you kneed it with a wet hand.

    Step 3

    Keep the dough in the fridge for 5 minutes.

    Step 4

    Divide this dough into 4 portions.

    Step 5

    Roll each portion into a ball and flatten it into a chapati shape (round).

    Step 6

    Spread a little oil or ghee on it.

    Step 7

    Make a cut in it from the center to the edge.

    Step 8

    Pick up the cut edge and start rolling it so that you end up with a cone.

    Step 9

    With the palm of your hand flatten it while twisting it so that it once again forms a ball type thing.

    Step 10

    Flatten it again in chapati shape and fry it on medium to low heat with three tbsp oil or more depending on the size of the frying pan.

    Step 11

    Turn it over once the bottom is golden brown. When both sides are golden brown it’s done. Besan Ki Roti is ready to serve

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    • Serve with garlic chutney, achar or raita.

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  • Besan Ka Halwa Recipe: A Warm & Comforting Winter Delight!

    Besan Ka Halwa

    Besan ka halwa is a rich, dessert, traditional Punjabi favorite for celebrations. Gram flour (besan) halwa enriched with almonds, cashew nuts and a generous helping of desi ghee. Try this besan ka halwa recipe , and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

    Besan Ka Halwa recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup chickpea flour(besan)
    • 1/2 cup clarified butter (desi ghee)
    • 2 cups water
    • 3/4 cup sugar
    • 2 tablespoon chopped almonds
    • 2 tablespoon chopped cashew nuts
    • 2 tablespoon chopped pistachios
    • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder (elaichi powder)

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    Step 1

    Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed vessel (karahi). Add besan and roast on medium-low heat.

    Step 2

    Keep stirring while roasting and roast till besan turns brownish.

    Step 3

    Add water, sugar and cardamom powder. Keep cooking till water dries up.

    Step 4

    Remove from the heat.

    Step 5

    Take into a serving bowl and garnish with nuts. Besan Ka Halwa is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot as a dessert after any meal.

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    If you like Besan Ka Halwa Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • A Taste of Pakistan: Besan Wala Naan Recipe

    Besan Wala Naan

    A famous desi naan bread of Pakistan that is made with gram flour, spinach, green chilies and spices. Perfect to serve in lunch time. This is a Besan Wala Naan recipe for everyone who likes to eat Naan. I learned it yesterday.

    Besan wala naan Recipe
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    Bismillah, let’s get started

    Check it out the Besan wala naan recipe here!!

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    Besan Wala Naan Recipe

    A famous desi naan bread of Pakistan that is made with gram flour, spinach, green chilies and spices. Perfect to serve in lunch time. This is a Besan Wala Naan recipe for everyone who likes to eat Naan. I learned it yesterday.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah@Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 2 cup gram flour besan
    • 1/2 cup water or as required
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup spinach finely chopped
    • 2 green chilies thinly sliced
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder.
    • salt to taste
    • 6 naans
    • 3 tablespoon butter or oil

    For Garnishing

    • green chilies optional

    Instructions

    Method

    • In a small bowl, mix together the gramflour(besan), onion, spinach, green chilies, spices, salt and red chili. Add water and make a thick mixture.
    • Spread the besan mixture on the naan.
    • Put naan on a greased baking tray.
    • Sprinkle green chilies over it. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven.
    • Brush with butter or oil. Besan Wala Naan is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with mint raita or Namkeen Lassi

    I have also posted Cheese Kulcha and Garlic Naan which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Naan’s. Do check it out as well.

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