Friday 20 March 2015

Besan peda

Preparation time: 5 mins
Cook time: under 15 mins


Ingredients needed :

Besan flour(Gram flour) - 1 cup
Sugar - 1/4 cup
Milk - 1/2 cup
Cardamom - 2
Ghee - 1 tbsp
Almond - as required

Method:
  1. Heat ghee in a pan and roast besan flour till it turns light brown.
  2. Add sugar and cardamom powder. Pour the boiled milk and keep stirring for 5 minutes without any lumps.

  3. Switch off the flame and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Knead the dough with your fingers to ensure that there are no lumps.
  5. Roll it into a small- sized balls. Press almonds on top.
Serve as a evening time snack !!

Tips:
  • Be careful while roasting the gram flour. Make sure to avoid burnt.
  • Crush the cardamom with motor.
  • We  prefer mild sweet, so added less sugar in this recipe. you can add some more sugar  (2-3 tbsp) based on your preference.
  • Garnish nuts of your choice. It can be any like (cashews, black raisins, almonds or pistachio).
  • Keep stirring the mixture without any lumps.
  • Can refrigerate the pedas to last longer.
Yields: 7

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