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Besan Ka Halwa: Make Your Festivals Sugar-Free This Year [2022]

Snehil Sharma

Snehil Sharma
Oct 2022

2 min read
Besan Ka Halwa Recipe

Total Time

20 minutes

Besan Ka Halwa is one of the most delicious desserts in Indian cuisine. It is enriched with the goodness of gram flour which is in Hindi called besan. As festival season is on its way, desserts or sweets recipes are very important to share. 

However, besan halwa tastes similar to besan burfi. The aroma of desi ghee roasted besan gives you a soothing texture and taste. On the other hand, the addition of almonds and saffron adds a royal touch to this dish. This halwa is perfect for the festival of lights ‘Diwali’ also for any special occasion in the family.  So, without a delay let’s try to make this mouth-watering dish at home

How To Make Besan Ka Halwa

  • Firstly, in a pan, roast besan or gram flour on low flame in desi ghee, and keep stirring continuously till it turns light brown. Continue to cook till it turns light brown.
  • Furthermore, add dates syrup and continue to roast. Keep stirring continuously and make sure it is lumps-free while adding date syrup (replacing sugar with date syrup).  
  • Then, add milk, mix well and cook till you get a halwa consistency.
  • In the meantime, add raisins, cashew nuts, and soaked almonds for garnishing. And mix well.
  • Finally, serve hot garnished with the remaining almond on the top. 

Nutrition Value Of Besan Ka Halwa

Serving Size: 1 Cup

NutrientsValue
Total Calories40 Cal
Fat2.50gm
Carbs4.00gm
Protein0 gm
Sugar0 gm

Health Benefits of Besan Ka Halwa

Besan or gram flour is a versatile product that has many health benefits. So, let’s have a deep look:

Health Advantages of Besan Ka Halwa
  • Good for the Heart

The presence of soluble fiber helps you keep your heart healthy. As a result, the fiber content keeps the cholesterol levels under control and this helps in the proper functioning of the heart and provides healthy blood circulation.

  • Lowers Diabetes

Gram flour or Besan is one of the perfect home remedies to control diabetes. Also, the lower level of glycemic index in gram flour keeps diabetes in check. So, including besan in regular diet can help you in maintain balance in your sugar level.

  • Helps in Weight Loss

Besan helps you to burn calories or weight loss faster because of the lower levels of the glycemic index. Consuming besan in your daily diet to boost fat burning and up nutritional level. 

  • Good Remedy for Cough and Cold

Besan ka halwa is the best homemade remedy that is especially helpful when you have dryness in your throat and are recovering from a dry cough. 

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However, all recipes from Fitelo kitchen are devised to suit specific needs. In either case, what may suit one condition may not be applicable to the other. Hence always consult your nutritionist or dietitian before adding these recipes to your diet.

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