Besan Burfi (Sweet Gram Flour Squares) Recipe

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Besan Burfi (Sweet Gram Flour Squares)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Grease a shallow dish/pan with some ghee.
  2. In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee and fry cashewnuts until golden; remove.
  3. To the same ghee, gradually add the besan, stirring gently.
  4. Fry on low heat until golden brown; remove and set aside.
  5. Now in the same frying pan, heat 1 cup water and add sugar.
  6. Boil on low heat until the sugar dissolves.
  7. Increase flame and boil briskly until a thick syrup is obtained.
  8. Add the dessicated coconut and fried besan.
  9. Stir until the mixture solidifies and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
  10. Add the rest of the ghee and saffron; mix well and allow to cook for a couple of minutes.
  11. Remove from flame, add the nuts, cardamom powder and mix well.
  12. Pour into the greased dish, and while still warm, cut into 1.5 inch squares.
  13. Cool completely and store in an airtight tin.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 547.14 Kcal (2291 kJ)
Calories from fat 278 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.89g 48%
Cholesterol 14.21mg 5%
Sodium 421.22mg 18%
Potassium 242.45mg 5%
Total Carbs 68.28g 23%
Sugars 44.17g 177%
Dietary Fiber 3.33g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 66.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 319.78 Kcal (1339 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.05g 48%
Cholesterol 8.3mg 5%
Sodium 246.19mg 18%
Potassium 141.7mg 5%
Total Carbs 39.91g 23%
Sugars 25.82g 177%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 13%
Protein 2.92g 10%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 14%
Calcium 38.6mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.9
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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