📝 About Besan Burfi (Gram Flour Fudge)

Besan Burfi, also called besan ki barfi, is a classic Indian sweet made from gram flour (besan), ghee, and sugar, flavored with cardamom and garnished with dry fruits. It has a fudgy yet melt-in-the-mouth texture and is widely prepared during Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, and festive occasions.

What makes besan burfi special is the slow roasting of besan in ghee, which gives it a rich aroma and nutty taste — a must-have sweet in every Indian mithai box!

How to Make Besan Burfi Recipe (Step-by-Step)

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 12–15 pieces | Cuisine: Indian | Course: Dessert

Difficulty Level: Easy

🧾 Ingredients (Makes ~15 pieces)

🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions

🔹 Step 1: Roast the Besan (Very Important)

1. Heat ½ cup ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over low heat.

2. Once ghee melts, add 1 cup besan gradually while stirring continuously.

3. Roast the besan on low flame, stirring constantly for 15–20 minutes.

   • First, it will look dry and lumpy.

   • Slowly it will loosen up, become smooth and glossy.

   • A nutty aroma will develop and the color will turn golden.

   • Make sure there is no raw smell of besan.

⚠️ Don’t roast on high flame. Besan can burn easily and taste bitter.

🔹 Step 2: Prepare the Sugar Syrup (While Besan Cools Slightly)

1. In a separate pan, add:

   • ¾ cup sugar

   • ¼ cup water

2. Heat and stir till sugar dissolves completely.

3. Boil until you reach one string consistency:

   • Dip your fingers in cold water, touch a drop of syrup between thumb and finger.

   • A single string should form when you pull them apart.

✅ One-string syrup is crucial. If undercooked, barfi won’t set; if overcooked, it will crystallize.

🔹 Step 3: Combine Besan and Syrup

1. Once besan is fully roasted, let it cool slightly (2–3 minutes).

2. Then slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the roasted besan mixture, stirring continuously.

3. Mix until everything combines into a smooth, thick mass.

4. Add cardamom powder and saffron (if using), mix well.

✅ The mixture will thicken quickly. Act fast at this stage.

🔹 Step 4: Set the Burfi

1. Immediately transfer the mixture into a greased tray or plate (or line it with parchment paper).

2. Spread it evenly using a spatula or back of a bowl.

3. Optionally, garnish with chopped nuts or silver vark.

4. Let it cool at room temperature for 1–2 hours.

🔹 Step 5: Cut into Pieces

1. Once set and firm, cut into squares or diamond-shaped pieces using a sharp knife.

2. Carefully lift and store in an airtight container.

📦 Storage

• Lasts up to 7–10 days at room temperature.

• Stays good up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

💡 Tips for Perfect Besan Burfi

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