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Besan kheer recipe

Besan Kheer is a unique and flavorful Indian dessert made with gram flour (besan), milk, and sugar. The roasted besan adds a nutty aroma and rich taste, while cardamom enhances the flavor. Garnished with chopped nuts, this creamy kheer is often enjoyed during festivals or as a warm, comforting sweet dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  •      Besan | kadalai maavu   3 tbsp.
  •      Milk    3 cups
  •      Water 1 cup
  •      Ghee   1 tbsp.
  •      Cashew nuts 5
  •      Chironji | sara paruppu   few (optional) 
  •      Sugar 3-4 tbsp.
  •      Saffron a pinch
  •      Cardamom powders a pinch

Instructions
 

  • In a pan add ghee and roast the cashew nuts and chironji (if adding). 
  • Once they turn golden brown take out the nuts and keep aside. 
  • In the same pan add besan | kadalaimaavu and roast this in a low flame till it emits a nice aroma and the besan turns golden brown colour. 
  • Be careful not to get this burnt.
  • Switch off the flame. 
  • Add 1 cup of water to this.
  • Whisk this without any lumps. 
  • Add 3 cups of milk to this and switch on the flame. Allow this to boil and for 25 minutes. Stir it frequently. 
  • Soak a pinch of saffron in 1 tbsp. of warm milk for 5 minutes and then add it to the boiling kheer.
  • Add sugar after 20 minutes.  Mix well and boil.
  • Add the roasted nuts and cardamom powder.
  • Mix well. Switch off the flame.
  • Serve besan kheer chilled. 
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