Besan Coconut Burfi

1. 1

   Grease a 9 X 9 baking sheet (or a deep dish) ghee and keep aside.

2. 2

   In a heavy bottomed wok, place 2 tbsp ghee.

3. 3

   Add the cup of besan to this and on a very low flame, roast it till fragrant - say around 4-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Keep a close watch and saute constantly so as not to let the gram flour brown or burn.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, mix all the remaining ingredients including flavouring of choice {saffron strands or cardamom.

6. 6

   Once the gram flour is aromatic, tip the contents of the bowl into a wok.

7. 7

   Keeping the flame low at all times, constantly keep stirring the contents till reduced to nearly half.

8. 8

   For the quantities specified, this takes 15-17 minutes.

9. 9

   At the end of 15 minutes, immediately transfer the contents of the wok onto the greased baking sheet.

10. 10

    Smoothen out the surface with the edge of a flat spatula or by patting under few layers of foil, to make the heat bearable.

11. 11

    Score into squares or diamonds using a pizza cutter /knife.

12. 12

    Cut out when completely cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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