Besan Barfi (Fudge)
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a heavy pan on low-medium heat
  2. Add the gram flour and stir continuously for 20-25 minutes until the the gram flour is light golden brown and is very fragrant. The mixture will also begin to release some or the butter – an indication, the mixture is close to ready. Its important to cook the Besan very well or else you will get the raw taste of besan (chickpea flour) in the Barfi.
  3. Add the sugar and water to the Besan mixture and continue stirring for 5 more minutes until all combined and then turn off the stove.
  4. Stir in the cardamon powder and combine.
  5. Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and spread to the desired thickness.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios onto the top and let cool.
  7. When the mixture is cool, cut into pieces and serve.