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Meethi Sewai | Sweet Vermicelli To Celebrate Raksha Bandhan

by Hearty Food Talks
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Meethi Sewai šŸ˜Š

Raksha Bandhan, also abbreviated to Rakhi, is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Sravana (July/August) in the lunar calendar. The word Raksha means protection, whilst Bandhan means to tie.

This festival celebrates the love of a brother for his sister. On this day, sisters tie rakhi on the wrists of their brothers to protect them against evil influences, and pray for their long life and happiness. They in turn, give a gift which is a promise that they will protect their sisters from any harm. Within these Rakhis reside sacred feelings and well wishes. This festival is mostly celebrated in North India.

The history of Rakshabandhan dates back to Hindu mythology. As per Hindu mythology, in Mahabharata, the great Indian epic, Draupadi, wife of the Pandavas had torn the corner of her sari to prevent Lord Krishna’s wrist from bleeding (he had inadvertently hurt himself). Thus, a bond, that of brother and sister developed between them, and he promised to protect her.

Rakhi Threads (Within these Rakhis reside the sacred feelings and well wishes) šŸ˜Š

Rakhi Threads (Within these Rakhis reside the sacred feelings and well wishes) šŸ˜Š

Precious Gifts šŸ’

Precious Gifts šŸ’

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Whole Milk
  • 4-6 Ā tbsps. Baked Vermicelli (or Sewai)
  • 2 tbsps. Organic Cane Sugar
  • 4-5 Saffron Threads
  • 1-2 tbsps. Mixed Dry Fruits
  • (almonds, raisins, pistachios, cashews)
  • 1/4 tsp. Cardamom Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Rose Water
Place the milk in a heavy bottom pan on a low-medium heat. Bring the milk to rolling boil.

Place the milk in a heavy bottom pan on a low-medium heat. Bring the milk to rolling boil.

Add Vermicelli

Add vermicelli, and saffron, nuts, cardamom powder, sugar, and keep stirring for 5 mins. on a low heat. Turn off the heat and put the pan away from the stove or keep stirring it occasionally, so that the milk doesnā€™t stick to the bottom.

Meethi Sewai

Let it cool down a little bit, add rose water, give a gentle stir and serve into a bowl. Garnish with some dry fruits and itā€™s ready to eat!

Meethi Sewai (or Sweet Vermicelli) with vibrant strawberries šŸ“ šŸ“

Meethi Sewai (or Sweet Vermicelli) with vibrant strawberries šŸ“ šŸ“

Note: Homemade Meethi Sewai or Sweet Vermicelli cooked in milk is a very easy, quick, and wholesome recipe to create at any auspicious occasion. Today, I have created it to celebrate the beautiful festival of RAKSHA BANDHAN šŸŽŠ

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Meethi Sewai

Meethi Sewai or Sweet Vermicelli

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Serves: 3 Prep Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Whole Milk
  • 4-6 tbsps. Baked Vermicelli (or Sewai)
  • 2 tbsps. Organic Cane Sugar
  • 4-5 Saffron Threads
  • 1-2 tbsps. Mixed Dry Fruits
  • (almonds, raisins, pistachios, cashews)
  • 1/4 tsp. Cardamom Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Rose Water

Instructions

Place the milk in a heavy bottom pan on a low-medium heat. Bring the milk to rolling boil.
Add vermicelli, and saffron, nuts, cardamom powder, sugar, and keep stirring for 5 mins. on a low heat. Turn off the heat and put the pan away from the stove or keep stirring it occasionally, so that the milk doesnā€™t stick to the bottom.
Let it cool down a little bit, add rose water, give a gentle stir and serve into a bowl. Garnish with some dry fruits and itā€™s ready to eat!
Meethi Sewai (or Sweet Vermicelli) with vibrant strawberries šŸ“ šŸ“

Notes

Homemade Meethi Sewai or Sweet Vermicelli cooked in milk is a very easy, quick, and wholesome recipe to create at any auspicious occasion. Today, I have created it to celebrate the beautiful festival of RAKSHA BANDHAN šŸŽŠ

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Pumpkin
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Pumpkin

by Hearty Food Talks
written by Hearty Food Talks

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a plump, nutritious orange vegetable, and a highly nutrient dense food. It is low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals, all of which are also in its seeds, leaves, and juices.

Benefits

  1. Highly nutritious
  2. Enriched in Vitamin A
  3. Powerful antioxidants
  4. Immunity booster
  5. Strong eyesight
  6. Helps in weight loss
  7. Lowersthe risk of cancer
  8. Helps in weight loss
  9. Promotes healthy skin
  10. Easy to add in your diet

Note: There are many ways to incorporate pumpkin into desserts, soups, salads, preserves, and even as a substitute for butter.

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Homemade Sweet N Sour Mango Salsa
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Homemade Sweet N Sour Mango Salsa

by Hearty Food Talks
written by Hearty Food Talks

Homemade Sweet N Sour Mango Salsa

No Cinco De Mayo Party Menu completes without a fresh salsa!

Salsa is a variety of sauces used as condiments for tacos and other Mexican and Mexican-American foods, and as dips for tortilla chips. They may be raw or cooked, and are generally served at room temperature.

Usually, salsa is a spicy sauce of chopped tomatoes, onions, and peppers that is commonly served with Mexican food.

Also, a similar sauce made with a main ingredient other than tomatoes is called as a salsa. For example, mango salsa, corn salsa, tomatillo salsa, black beans salsa, strawberry salsa, peach salsa, and pineapple salsa.

The recipe name spells exactly like the popular Salsa music of Latin American origin that has absorbed characteristics of rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Perfectly Ripen And Flavorful Mango šŸ„­ (finely diced)
  • 1/4 cup Green Bell Pepper šŸ«‘ Ā (finely diced)
  • 1/4 cup Red Bell Pepper Ā (finely diced)
  • 1 medium Red Onion šŸ§… (finely chopped)
  • A pinch of Crushed Garlic (optional)
  • 1/2 to 1 Green Chili (Deseeded and finely chopped)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp. to 2 tsps. Lemon Juice šŸ‹
  • 1 tsp. Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. Pink Salt
Traditionally, salsa is prepared with tomatoes but today I have created it with a flavorful mango.

Traditionally, salsa is prepared with tomatoes but today I have created it with a flavorful mango.

Mango, our most delicious summer fruit šŸ˜Š

Mango, our most delicious summer fruit šŸ˜Š

Finely chopped mango, fresh coriander, red onions, colored bell peppers, deseeded green chili, lemon zest, black pepper, and pink salt.

Finely chopped mango, fresh coriander, red onions, colored bell peppers, deseeded green chili, lemon zest, black pepper, and pink salt.

homemade, quick, and easy sweet n sour mango salsa

Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl..

Give a gentle stir..adjust the seasoningā€¦

Give a gentle stir..adjust the seasoningā€¦

sweet n sour mango salsa

Keep it aside for 5 to 10 minutes..

easy sweet n sour mango salsa

After 10 minutes, our vibrant salsa is ready to serveā€¦

Teamed it up with white corn tortilla chips

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Thoroughly enjoyed our homemade, quick, and easy sweet n sour mango salsa !

Thoroughly enjoyed our homemade, quick, and easy sweet n sour mango salsa!

Note: Though the store bought or restaurant salsa is always available but I prefer creating it in my kitchen itself. There is no match to the bursting flavors of Ā fresh homemade salsa. Itā€™s an awesome recipe to feed our kids. I love creating salsa using seasonal fruits. All taste amazing, refreshing, and delicious.

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Homemade Sweet N Sour Mango Salsa

Homemade Sweet N Sour Mango Salsa

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Serves: 3 Prep Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Perfectly Ripen And Flavorful Mango šŸ„­ (finely diced)
  • 1/4 cup Green Bell Pepper šŸ«‘ (finely diced)
  • 1/4 cup Red Bell Pepper (finely diced)
  • 1 medium Red Onion šŸ§… (finely chopped)
  • A pinch of Crushed Garlic (optional)
  • 1/2 to 1 Green Chili (Deseeded and finely chopped)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp. to 2 tsps. Lemon Juice šŸ‹
  • 1 tsp. Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. Pink Salt

Instructions

Traditionally, salsa is prepared with tomatoes but today I have created it with a flavorful mango.
Mango, our most delicious summer fruit šŸ˜Š
Finely chopped mango, fresh coriander, red onions, colored bell peppers, deseeded green chili, lemon zest, black pepper, and pink salt.
Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl..
Give a gentle stir..adjust the seasoningā€¦
Keep it aside for 5 to 10 minutes..
After 10 minutes, our vibrant salsa is ready to serveā€¦
Teamed it up with white corn tortilla chips.
Thoroughly enjoyed our homemade, quick, and easy sweet n sour mango salsa!

Notes

Though the store bought or restaurant salsa is always available but I prefer creating it in my kitchen itself. There is no match to the bursting flavors of fresh homemade salsa. Itā€™s an awesome recipe to feed our kids. I love creating salsa using seasonal fruits. All taste amazing, refreshing, and delicious.

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Spicy Chickpeas Curry
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Spicy Chickpeas Curry

by Hearty Food Talks
written by Hearty Food Talks

Spicy Chickpeas Curry

Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, or Kabuli Chana are a type of legume. The most popular variety of chickpeas has a round shape and a beige color. Similar to other legumes, chickpeas are rich in fiber and protein. They also contain several important vitamins and minerals. In short, their nutrients have several health benefits. Ā Ā Chickpeas are excellent for our bone health, heart health, gut health, and weight management. We must try to include chickpeas into our diet. I try to incorporate these in my salads, curries, snacks, and spreads. Here, is a step-by-step recipe of Spicy Chickpeas Curry with some oil. ( I do create the same delicious curry with no oil at all. Just the same ingredients, and same instructions. Except that of the seasoning in oil, I simply dry roast all of the whole spices).

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ChickpeasĀ 
  • (Soaked into water for 6 to 8 hrs.)
  • 1/4 Ā to 1/2 tsp. Tea LeavesĀ 
  • (to boil in 1/2 cup of water)
  • 1 to 2 tbsps. Olive Oil (for seasoning)
  • 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 to 1-inch piece of GingerĀ 
  • 1 to 2 small-medium TomatoesĀ 
  • 1 to 2 medium Green Chilies
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)

Spices:

  • A good pinch of Asafetida (Hing)
  • 4 to 6 Whole Black Peppers
  • 2 to 4 Cloves
  • 1-inch piece Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 small Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp. Red Chili PowderĀ 
  • 2 tsp. Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Kasturi Methi (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. Garam MasalaĀ 
  • 1 to 1 n 1/2 tsps. Salt
  • 1 tbsp. Ghee (completely optional)
Chickpeas soaked in water for 6 to 8 hours (overnight)ā€¦

Chickpeas soaked in water for 6 to 8 hours (overnight)ā€¦

Regular tea leaves boiled in 1/2 cup of waterā€¦

Regular tea leaves boiled in 1/2 cup of waterā€¦

Chickpeas boiled in leveled water plus the salt and strained tea-waterā€¦

Chickpeas boiled in leveled water plus the salt and strained tea-waterā€¦

In a heavy bottom pan, add oil, hing, cloves, black peppers, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and bay leavesā€¦

In a heavy bottom pan, add oil, hing, cloves, black peppers, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and bay leavesā€¦

Spicy Chickpeas Curry

Add ginger, onions, tomatoes, turmeric, red pepper, and saltā€¦

Spicy Chickpeas Curry

Adjust the heat to low-medium, cover the pan with the lid and let it cook until soft and well done..

Spicy Chickpeas Curry

At this point, add the boiled gravy chickpeas along with the water it has been boiled inā€¦

Spicy Chickpeas Curry

Combine well and let the chicken simmer on low-medium heat for 10 minutes, until chickpeas get well blended with the gravyā€¦

Spicy Chickpeas Curry

Add some garam masala, fresh coriander to the chickpeas, and itā€™s ready to serve!

Note: This chickpea recipe has been created in a very little oil. Occasionally, we may add ghee to it. Make sure that the boiled chickpeas are perfectly soft. For a hard variety of chickpeas, we may always add a bit of cooking baking soda while soaking and boiling processes of the chickpeas. The recipe can be enjoyed with rice, chapati, paratha, or naan.Ā 

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Spicy Chickpeas Curry

Spicy Chickpeas Curry

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Serves: 6 Prep Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chickpeas
  • (Soaked into water for 6 to 8 hrs.)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. Tea Leaves
  • (to boil in 1/2 cup of water)
  • 1 to 2 tbsps. Olive Oil (for seasoning)
  • 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 to 1-inch piece of Ginger
  • 1 to 2 small-medium Tomatoes
  • 1 to 2 medium Green Chilies
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)
  • A good pinch of Asafetida (Hing)
  • 4 to 6 Whole Black Peppers
  • 2 to 4 Cloves
  • 1-inch piece Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 small Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp. Red Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp. Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Kasturi Methi (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala
  • 1 to 1 n 1/2 tsps. Salt
  • 1 tbsp. Ghee (completely optional)

Instructions

Chickpeas soaked in water for 6 to 8 hours (overnight)ā€¦
Regular tea leaves boiled in 1/2 cup of waterā€¦
Chickpeas boiled in leveled water plus the salt and strained tea-waterā€¦
In a heavy bottom pan, add oil, hing, cloves, black peppers, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and bay leavesā€¦
Add ginger, onions, tomatoes, turmeric, red pepper, and saltā€¦
Adjust the heat to low-medium, cover the pan with the lid and let it cook until soft and well done..
At this point, add the boiled gravy chickpeas along with the water it has been boiled inā€¦
Combine well and let the chicken simmer on low-medium heat for 10 minutes, until chickpeas get well blended with the gravyā€¦
Add some garam masala, fresh coriander to the chickpeas, and itā€™s ready to serve!

Notes

This chickpea recipe has been created in a very little oil. Occasionally, we may add ghee to it. Make sure that the boiled chickpeas are perfectly soft. For a hard variety of chickpeas, we may always add a bit of cooking baking soda while soaking and boiling processes of the chickpeas. The recipe can be enjoyed with rice, chapati, paratha, or naan.

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Tricolor Sandwich
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Tricolor Sandwiches August 15, 2021 – Happy Independence Day!

by Hearty Food Talks
written by Hearty Food Talks

Tricolor Sandwich šŸ„Ŗ

A sandwich is a food typically consisting of sliced vegetables, placed in between bread slices. In other word, a recipe where the bread serves as a container or wrapper for another food type.

Main ingredients: Bread, cheese, salad vegetables, sauce or savoury spread.

The key to make the sandwiches taste better is to use flavorful condiments. Whether itā€™s hung curd, vegan mayonnaise, cashew cream, mustard, coriander-mint chutney, tomato ketchup, dates sauce, or some kind of relish.

Tricolor Sandwiches šŸ„Ŗ

Tricolor Sandwiches šŸ„Ŗ

Ingredients

  • 4 Slices Of Oatnut Bread šŸžĀ 
  • (forā˜ļø set of sandwich šŸ„Ŗ)
  • 1 to 2 Firm Tomatoes šŸ…Ā 
  • 1 to 2 Persian Cucumbers šŸ„’Ā 
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup Cheese/Paneer šŸ§€Ā 
  • Tomato KetchupĀ 
  • Fresh Coriander-Lemon Juice Chutney šŸ‹Ā 
  • 1/2 cup Hung Curd or Butter (optional)
  • Freshly Ground Black PepperĀ 
  • Pink Salt šŸ§‚Ā 
Place all the ingredients in one trayā€¦

Place all the ingredients in one trayā€¦

All of the above ingredients plus the optional butterā€¦

All of the above ingredients plus the optional butterā€¦

Thinly sliced tomatoesā€¦

Thinly sliced tomatoesā€¦

Grated store bought paneer..

Grated store bought paneer..

Thinly sliced Persian cucumberā€¦

Thinly sliced Persian cucumberā€¦

Sweet n Sour tomato ketchup, and fresh coriander-lemon juice chutney..

Sweet n Sour tomato ketchup, and fresh coriander-lemon juice chutney..

Oatnut Brown Bread šŸž

Oatnut Brown Bread šŸž

Trim the dark edges of the bread slices (optional), and place them on a flat surface like our chopping boardā€¦

Trim the dark edges of the bread slices (optional), and place them on a flat surface like our chopping boardā€¦

Apply a thin layer of butter on one side of the all four bread slicesā€¦

Apply a thin layer of butter on one side of the all four bread slicesā€¦

Tricolor Sandwich

Apply tomato ketchup on one slice, green chutney on the second, paneer on the third one, and leave the fourth slice as it isā€¦

Arrange the tomato slices on the first slice, cucumber slices on the second one..

Arrange the tomato slices on the first slice, cucumber slices on the second one..

Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and salt on top of all the slices

Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and salt on top of all the slices (as per our preference)..

Now is the time to assemble all four slices. Place the paneer slice on top of cucumber slice..

Now is the time to assemble all four slices. Place the paneer slice on top of cucumber slice..

Next the tomato slice on top of paneer sliceā€¦

Next the tomato slice on top of paneer sliceā€¦

Finally, the fourth slice (buttered side down) on top of the tomato sliceā€¦

Finally, the fourth slice (buttered side down) on top of the tomato sliceā€¦

Gently press the sandwich with your palm..

Gently press the sandwich with your palm..

Using a sharp kitchen knife, cut the sandwich diagonally..

Using a sharp kitchen knife, cut the sandwich diagonally..

Beautiful Tricolor (Orange, White, and Green) Sandwich is ready to serve.,

Beautiful Tricolor (Orange, White, and Green) Sandwich is ready to serve.,

A closeup of the Tricolor Layers of the sandwich šŸ„Ŗ

A closeup of the Tricolor Layers of the sandwich šŸ„Ŗ

Tricolor Sandwich šŸ„Ŗ

Tricolor Sandwich šŸ„Ŗ

Tricolor Sandwich

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Note: These Tricolor Sandwiches are very refreshing, nutritious, and easy to create. I have created them out of my love and respect for my motherland, India. We can do any changes to it as per our preference or on the availability of ingredients. For example, we may use the slices of boiled potatoes or sweet potatoes, grated carrots, bell peppers, or onions. We can even use the toasted bread or toast the whole sandwich. May use any bread of our choice. Cut it into four rectangles or three long strips (Finger Sandwiches).

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Tricolor Sandwich

Tricolor Sandwiches šŸ„Ŗ

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Serves: 1 Prep Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 4 Slices Of Oatnut Bread šŸž
  • (forā˜ļø set of sandwich šŸ„Ŗ)
  • 1 to 2 Firm Tomatoes šŸ…
  • 1 to 2 Persian Cucumbers šŸ„’
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup Cheese/Paneer šŸ§€
  • Tomato Ketchup
  • Fresh Coriander-Lemon Juice Chutney šŸ‹
  • 1/2 cup Hung Curd or Butter (optional)
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Pink Salt šŸ§‚

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in one trayā€¦
Trim the dark edges of the bread slices (optional), and place them on a flat surface like our chopping boardā€¦
Apply a thin layer of butter on one side of the all four bread slicesā€¦
Apply tomato ketchup on one slice, green chutney on the second, paneer on the third one, and leave the fourth slice as it isā€¦
Arrange the tomato slices on the first slice, cucumber slices on the second one..
Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and salt on top of all the slices (as per our preference)..
Now is the time to assemble all four slices. Place the paneer slice on top of cucumber slice..
Next the tomato slice on top of paneer sliceā€¦
Finally, the fourth slice (buttered side down) on top of the tomato sliceā€¦
Gently press the sandwich with your palm..
Using a sharp kitchen knife, cut the sandwich diagonally..
Beautiful Tricolor (Orange, White, and Green) Sandwich is ready to serve.,

Notes

These Tricolor Sandwiches are very refreshing, nutritious, and easy to create. I have created them out of my love and respect for my motherland, India. We can do any changes to it as per our preference or on the availability of ingredients. For example, we may use the slices of boiled potatoes or sweet potatoes, grated carrots, bell peppers, or onions. We can even use the toasted bread or toast the whole sandwich. May use any bread of our choice. Cut it into four rectangles or three long strips (Finger Sandwiches).

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Makhana Laddu
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Easy Makhana or Fox Nut Laddu for the Festival of Hariyaali Teej

by Hearty Food Talks
written by Hearty Food Talks

Makhana Laddu (Fox Nut Balls)

Makhana or Fox Nuts or Lotus Seeds are widely cultivated in Asia. Makhana is a good source of protein and fiber, along with micronutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.

It is also rich in antioxidants, which could protect against inflammation and chronic disease. Makhana is rich in protein and fiber, that why excellent for weight loss and fat loss.

Since these are rich in antioxidants and contains several amino acids they have anti-aging properties, such as helping promote skin elasticity and skin health.

Researches show Makhana improves heart health.

These can be enjoyed as a roasted savory snack or added to curries, side dishes, or to make some traditional desserts. Here, I am sharing a wholesome dessert recipe of Makhana or Fox Nut Laddu to celebrate the monsoon festival of Hariyaali Teej.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups makhana (fox nuts)
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • 2 tbsps. ghee
  • 3/4 cup powdered organic cane sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. black-pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup homemade thickened milk
Pulse grind the almonds, coconut, and cashews into a coarse powder

Pulse grind the almonds, coconut, and cashews into a coarse powder

makhana (fox nuts)

Similarly, makhana (fox nuts)...

Place the pan on low heat...add ghee and black-pepper

Place the pan on low heat...add ghee and black-pepper

Add coarsely ground ingredients to it

Add coarsely ground ingredients to it

Makhana Laddu

Stir roast the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant and light pink in color...turn off the heat.. add cardamom, and sugar..

Add milk/homemade thickened milk to bind the mixture

Add milk/homemade thickened milk to bind the mixture.

Shape this mixture into round and even balls

Shape this mixture into round and even balls.

Easy and super immunity booster Makhana Laddu/Fox Nut Balls are ready to serve!

Easy and super immunity booster Makhana Laddu/Fox Nut Balls are ready to serve!

Note: Just one laddu with a cup of milk makes a perfect breakfast. These can be eaten during both the fasts and festivals. Today, I am posting this healthful dessert recipe of Makhana Laddu on the beautiful occasion of monsoon festival, Hariyaali Teej.

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Makhana Laddu

Makhana Laddu (Fox Nut Balls)

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Serves: 6 Prep Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 2 cups makhana (fox nuts)
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • 2 tbsps. ghee
  • 3/4 cup powdered organic cane sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. black-pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup homemade thickened milk

Instructions

Pulse grind the almonds, coconut, and cashews into a coarse powder.
Similarly, makhana (fox nuts)...
Place the pan on low heat...add ghee and black-pepper.
Add coarsely ground ingredients to it.
Stir roast the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant and light pink in color...turn off the heat.. add cardamom, and sugar..
Add milk/homemade thickened milk to bind the mixture.
Shape this mixture into round and even balls.
Easy and super immunity booster Makhana Laddu/Fox Nut Balls are ready to serve!

Notes

Just one laddu with a cup of milk makes a perfect breakfast. These can be eaten during both the fasts and festivals. Today, I am posting this healthful dessert recipe of Makhana Laddu on the beautiful occasion of monsoon festival, Hariyaali Teej.

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Delectable Sabudana Cutlets
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Delectable Sabudana Cutlets (Tapioca Pearls Cutlets)

by Hearty Food Talks
written by Hearty Food Talks

Sabudana Cutlets (Tapioca Pearls Cutlets)

Looking at Tapioca Pearls, an obvious question clicks to our mind, ā€œWhat are these made out of?ā€ These white little balls come from the starch of the cassava root. After the starch is extracted from the roots, starch is processed to make tiny tapioca pearls.

Tapioca is gluten-free, and vegan. Both the ingredients that go into it (cassava root) and the processing methods that create it are free of animal products.

It is a popular fasting recipe ingredient in India. Usually, grains are not eaten during fasts. So Sabudana KhichrI, Sabudana Kheer, Sabudana Cutlets, and Sabudana Papad are thoroughly enjoyed or liked by the people.

Tapioca or Sabudana helps in weight-loss, as it is rich in dietary fiber. It cures migraine due to the presence of vitamin B2 and riboflavin. Improves gut health and digestion. The antioxidant properties of tapioca treats diarrhea. Improves vision as packed with vitamin A. Reduces fever, heals wounds, increases appetite, and boosts energy.

Ingredients

  • 6 medium sized Boiled PotatoesĀ 
  • 1 cup Sabudana (Tapioca)
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup Roasted Peanut PowderĀ 
  • 1/2 cup Fresh CorianderĀ 

Spices:

  • 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper PowderĀ 
  • 3/4 tsp. Garam Masala
  • 1 and 1/2 tsps. Pink Salt
  • Oil for deep frying/ Air fryer
Gently wash and soak Sabudana in tap water

Gently wash and soak Sabudana in tap water for 30 minutesā€¦

evenly spread sabudana in a plate or tray

After 30 minutes, drain all the waterā€¦evenly spread sabudana in a plate or trayā€¦cover it with another plate and let it rest for overnight. Next morning sabudana will be completely soft and moistā€¦.ready to use in this recipe.

Place all the ingredients

Place all the ingredients (mashed and boiled potatoes, well soaked sabudana, roasted peanut powder, spices, and coriander leaves) in a big bowlā€¦

A close up of all the ingredients (except the frying oil)ā€¦

A close up of all the ingredients (except the frying oil)ā€¦

Lightly combine all the ingredients, to form a dough..

Lightly combine all the ingredients, to form a dough..

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into round or oval cutlets. For a better result, keep them in the refrigerator, in an airtight container for about an hour.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into round or oval cutlets. For a better result, keep them in the refrigerator, in an airtight container for about an hour.

For frying, go for a heavy bottom pan and oil on medium- high heat. Fry the cutlets in small batches until golden brownā€¦

For frying, go for a heavy bottom pan and oil on medium- high heat. Fry the cutlets in small batches until golden brownā€¦

These cutlets turn crispy under 6 to 8 minutes. Take them out.

These cutlets turn crispy under 6 to 8 minutes. Take them out.

Transfer the Tapioca Cutlets in a bowl..,

Transfer the Tapioca Cutlets in a bowl..,

Delectable Sabudana Cutlets

Serve the Sabudana Cutlets with tomato ketchup and fresh Coriander Chutneyā€¦

Note: These Sabudana Cutlets are absolutely delectable. We may always place the leftover unfried cutlets in an airtight plastic box and store them in the refrigerator for the next day or later.

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Delectable Sabudana Cutlets

Sabudana Cutlets (Tapioca Pearls Cutlets)

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 6 medium sized Boiled Potatoes
  • 1 cup Sabudana (Tapioca)
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup Roasted Peanut Powder
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander
  • 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper Powder
  • 3/4 tsp. Garam Masala
  • 1 and 1/2 tsps. Pink Salt
  • Oil for deep frying/ Air fryer

Instructions

Gently wash and soak Sabudana in tap water for 30 minutesā€¦
After 30 minutes, drain all the waterā€¦evenly spread sabudana in a plate or trayā€¦cover it with another plate and let it rest for overnight. Next morning sabudana will be completely soft and moistā€¦.ready to use in this recipe.
Place all the ingredients (mashed and boiled potatoes, well soaked sabudana, roasted peanut powder, spices, and coriander leaves) in a big bowlā€¦
Lightly combine all the ingredients, to form a dough..
Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into round or oval cutlets. For a better result, keep them in the refrigerator, in an airtight container for about an hour.
For frying, go for a heavy bottom pan and oil on medium- high heat. Fry the cutlets in small batches until golden brownā€¦
These cutlets turn crispy under 6 to 8 minutes. Take them out.
Transfer the Tapioca Cutlets in a bowl..,
Serve the Sabudana Cutlets with tomato ketchup and fresh Coriander Chutneyā€¦

Notes

These Sabudana Cutlets are absolutely delectable. We may always place the leftover unfried cutlets in an airtight plastic box and store them in the refrigerator for the next day or later.

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Nankhatai Cookies
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Nankhatai Cookies

by Hearty Food Talks
written by Hearty Food Talks

Nankhatai Cookies šŸŖ

Pleasantly flavored with cardamom powder and pistachios or almonds, Nankhatai is a popular cookie from the Indian subcontinent. ā€˜Nanā€˜ comes from the word Naan (bread), and ā€˜khataiā€™ stands for a biscuit. This recipe is very easy to create at home. So easy that I would like to refer it as an amazing One Bowl Recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fine Flour
  • 1/2 cup Gram Flour (Besan)
  • 2 n 1/2 tbsps. SemolinaĀ 
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp. Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Ghee (Clarified Butter)
  • About 2 tbsps. Whole Milk
  • 1/2 tsp. Cardamom Powder
  • Chopped Almonds (for garnishing)
Place the sieved fine flour, gram flour, Semolina, and salt in a bowlā€¦

Place the sieved fine flour, gram flour, Semolina, and salt in a bowlā€¦

Combine them properly

Combine them properlyā€¦

Add sugar and baking powderā€¦

Add sugar and baking powderā€¦

Combine them.. Nankhatai Cookies

Combine well to get the ā€˜Dry Mixā€™ readyā€¦

Now add ghee..

Now add ghee..

Kind of crumbly cookie dough is readyā€¦

Kind of crumbly cookie dough is readyā€¦

Nankhatai Cookies

Gradually, add milk to prepare a soft and even cookie doughā€¦ add cardamom and combine wellā€¦

Shape the dough into tiny balls and place them on a baking tray, lined with parchment paperā€¦

Shape the dough into tiny balls and place them on a baking tray, lined with parchment paperā€¦

Nankhatai Cookies

Make a quick cross cut or thumb impression on each cookie dough ballā€¦ garnish with chopped almonds or pistachiosā€¦

Nankhatai Cookies

Slide the baking tray into the preheated oven at 340 to 350 degrees F for about 12 minutes on the lower rack..

Nankhatai Cookies

Keep an eye after 8 minutes or soā€¦turn off the oven and take out the cookies as soon as the base starts turning light pinkā€¦

Let the Nankhatai Cookies cool down to room temperature..

Let the Nankhatai Cookies cool down to room temperature..

Nankhatai Cookies

Gorgeous Nankhatai Cookies for are ready to serve or store for the later useā€¦

Note: Nankhatai is a traditional cookie recipe made with readily accessible ingredients in our kitchen pantries. These can be stored in an air tight container for a couple of weeks. Teams up great with a cup of hot milk or tea or coffee šŸ„›ā˜•ļø

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Nankhatai Cookies

Nankhatai Cookies šŸŖ

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Prep Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fine Flour
  • 1/2 cup Gram Flour (Besan)
  • 2 n 1/2 tbsps. Semolina
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp. Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Ghee (Clarified Butter)
  • About 2 tbsps. Whole Milk
  • 1/2 tsp. Cardamom Powder
  • Chopped Almonds (for garnishing)

Instructions

Place the sieved fine flour, gram flour, Semolina, and salt in a bowlā€¦
Combine them properlyā€¦
Add sugar and baking powderā€¦
Combine well to get the ā€˜Dry Mixā€™ readyā€¦
Now add ghee..
Gradually, add milk to prepare a soft and even cookie doughā€¦ add cardamom and combine wellā€¦
Shape the dough into tiny balls and place them on a baking tray, lined with parchment paperā€¦
Make a quick cross cut or thumb impression on each cookie dough ballā€¦ garnish with chopped almonds or pistachiosā€¦
Slide the baking tray into the preheated oven at 340 to 350 degrees F for about 12 minutes on the lower rack..
Keep an eye after 8 minutes or soā€¦ turn off the oven and take out the cookies as soon as the base starts turning light pinkā€¦
Let the Nankhatai Cookies cool down to room temperature..
Gorgeous Nankhatai Cookies for are ready to serve or store for the later useā€¦

Notes

Nankhatai is a traditional cookie recipe made with readily accessible ingredients in our kitchen pantries. These can be stored in an air tight container for a couple of weeks. Teams up great with a cup of hot milk or tea or coffee šŸ„›ā˜•ļø

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Fruit Custard
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Fruit Custard

by Hearty Food Talks
written by Hearty Food Talks

Fruit Custard šŸŽšŸŒšŸŠšŸ‡

Fruit Custard is a very delicious, creamy, and chilled dessert. It is created with milk, custard powder, seasonal fruits and nuts. Fruit Custard makes an excellent summer treat for special occasions, and festivals.

This sure is a keeper recipe for our kids, as it is packed with good amount of calcium, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Last but not the least, Fruit Custard is visually so very tempting, flavorful, and a combination of several fruit textures.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Whole Milk
  • 3 tbsps. Custard Powder
  • 3 to 6 tbsps. Organic Cane Sugar
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 3 to 6 tbsps. Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Banana šŸŒ
  • 1/2 Ā Apple šŸŽ
  • 1 Orange šŸŠ
  • 1 cup Red Grapes šŸ‡
  • 1 cup Green Grapes
  • 1 to 2 tbsps. Mixed Nuts
Milk

Bring the milk (reserve about 3/4 cup of milk) to boil for two to three times and add sugar to completely melt into it..

Add Custard Powder

Add the custard powder to the 3/4 cup of reserved milk..

Mix it well with a spoon, to get a lump free custard powder solution..

Mix it well with a spoon, to get a lump free custard powder solution..

Add Custard Powder Solution to Milk

Add the custard powder solution to the milk with a continuous stirring on a low-medium heat until we get a nice and smooth paste kind of consistencyā€¦

Add the Vanilla Extract and combine well..

Add the Vanilla Extract and combine well..

Add the cream and cook well for maximum 2 to 5 minutes on a low heat.

Add the cream and cook well for maximum 2 to 5 minutes on a low heat. Keep stirring it at all the time. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely with an occasional stirring.

Fruit Custard

Meanwhile, cut the fruits into small pieces. I have made thin slices of banana, halved the grapes, chopped the orange and apple into thin and small pieces.

Fruit Custard

Once the custard milk completely cools down to the room temperature, start layering it with the fruits in a lid-bowlā€¦

Our fruit custard in bowl is ready to go to the refrigerator...

Our fruit custard in bowl is ready to go to the refrigerator...

Let the fruit custard sit in the refrigerator section for 2 hrs. or so..

Let the fruit custard sit in the refrigerator section for 2 hrs. or so..

After 2 hrs. garnish it with some dry fruits and our delicious ready to serve!

After 2 hrs. garnish it with some dry fruits and our delicious ready to serve!

Note: Fruit Custard is a very easy and delicious recipe to create, with some important tips. Use heavy bottom pan to boil the milk or for the entire cooking. Always prepare the custard solution in cold/room temperature milk. After boiling the milk, heat has to be low or low-medium plus a constant stirring. Rest we may adjust the sugar and cream as per our preference.

custard powder box

I keep my custard powder box in the door-shelf of the freezer section.

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Fruit Custard

Fruit Custard šŸŽšŸŒšŸŠšŸ‡

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Serves: 4 Prep Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Whole Milk
  • 3 tbsps. Custard Powder
  • 3 to 6 tbsps. Organic Cane Sugar
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 3 to 6 tbsps. Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Banana šŸŒ
  • 1/2 Apple šŸŽ
  • 1 Orange šŸŠ
  • 1 cup Red Grapes šŸ‡
  • 1 cup Green Grapes
  • 1 to 2 tbsps. Mixed Nuts

Instructions

Bring the milk (reserve about 3/4 cup of milk) to boil for two to three times and add sugar to completely melt into it..
Add the custard powder to the 3/4 cup of reserved milk..
Mix it well with a spoon, to get a lump free custard powder solution..
Add the custard powder solution to the milk with a continuous stirring on a low-medium heat until we get a nice and smooth paste kind of consistencyā€¦
Add the Vanilla Extract and combine well..
Add the cream and cook well for maximum 2 to 5 minutes on a low heat. Keep stirring it at all the time. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely with an occasional stirring.
Meanwhile, cut the fruits into small pieces. I have made thin slices of banana, halved the grapes, chopped the orange and apple into thin and small pieces.
Once the custard milk completely cools down to the room temperature, start layering it with the fruits in a lid-bowlā€¦
Let the fruit custard sit in the refrigerator section for 2 hrs. or so..
After 2 hrs. garnish it with some dry fruits and our delicious ready to serve!

Notes

Fruit Custard is a very easy and delicious recipe to create, with some important tips. Use heavy bottom pan to boil the milk or for the entire cooking. Always prepare the custard solution in cold/room temperature milk. After boiling the milk, heat has to be low or low-medium plus a constant stirring. Rest we may adjust the sugar and cream as per our preference.

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Besan Barfi
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Besan Barfi (Gram Flour Fudge)

by Hearty Food Talks
written by Hearty Food Talks

Besan Barfi (Gram Flour Fudge)

Barfi is a popular Indian sweet. Its name has derived from the word ā€˜barfā€™ (ice). Reason being, the original version of barfi is made with milk and sugar. With time many other versions of barfi has been created.

Besan or Gram Flour barfi is one of the most known homemade sweet. It is created with a well-roasted gram flour, ghee, sugar, and nuts. Flavored with cardamom powder, and saffron threads.

This sure is a must try, gluten-free, nutritious, traditional, and melt-in-mouth sweet to celebrate our festivities.

Ingredients

  • 1 and a 1/2 cups Besan (Gram Flour)
  • 1/2 cup Suji (Semolina)
  • 1/2 cup Almond Powder
  • 1/2 cup and 1 tbsp. Ghee (Purified Ā Butter)
  • 1/2 cup Organic Cane Sugar
  • A few Pistachios
  • 1/2 tsp. Cardamom Powder
  • A few strands of SaffronĀ 
Sieve through the gram flour...

Sieve through the gram flour...

Sieved gram flour...

Sieved gram flour...

Next, sieve through the semolina...

Next, sieve through the semolina...

Mix them well...

Mix them well...

Besan Barfi

Place a heavy-bottom pan on low heat, and add half of the ghee...

Besan Barfi

Once ghee gets warm enough, add the flour mixture to it....constantly keep stirring the mixture...

Again add 2 tbsps. of ghee, and keep stirring the flour mixture..

Again add 2 tbsps. of ghee, and keep stirring the flour mixture..

Add rest of the ghee, and keep stir roasting the flour...

Add rest of the ghee, and keep stir roasting the flour...

Besan Barfi Gram Flour Fudge

By now, we should be able to flatten the flour mixture (donā€™t add any more), and keep roasting the mixture...

After a while, flour mixture itself will start releasing the ghee...

After a while, flour mixture itself will start releasing the ghee...

Turn off the heat, add turmeric, and combine well...

Turn off the heat, add turmeric, and combine well...

Add almond powder...

Add almond powder...

Add cardamom...

Add cardamom...

Our final consistency should be like this..,

Our final consistency should be like this..,

Besan Barfi Gram Flour Fudge

Turn off the heat..

Grind the sugar into a fine powder..

Grind the sugar into a fine powder..

Add the sugar in 2 to 3 times..

Add the sugar in 2 to 3 times..

Besan Barfi

Combine well. Turn on the heat to low and again roast the mixture for 5 minutes or so...

When we can easily bind the mixture into a ball. Turn off the heat.

When we can easily bind the mixture into a ball. Turn off the heat.

Grease a plate with a little ghee...

Grease a plate with a little ghee...

Besan Barfi

Transfer the mixture on the greased plate. The mixture itself melts and easily spreads on the plate...

Garnish it with pistachios..

Garnish it with pistachios..

Besan Barfi Gram Flour Fudge

Let it set overnight, and then cut into small pieces..

Bite-size Besan Barfi is ready to serve.. šŸ˜Š

Bite-size Besan Barfi is ready to serve..šŸ˜Š

Note: This melt-in-the-mouth Besan Barfi is very delicious, and easy to create under 30 to 45 minutes. We can also, store it for a long time, in an airtight container. Makes a great homemade sweet for any occasion. I made Phirni/Kheer (Rice Pudding), and Besan Barfi (Gram Flour Fudge) for this Purnima (Full Moon Day) šŸŒ• ā¤ļø

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Besan Barfi

Besan Barfi (Gram Flour Fudge)

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Serves: 5 Prep Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 1 and a 1/2 cups Besan (Gram Flour)
  • 1/2 cup Suji (Semolina)
  • 1/2 cup Almond Powder
  • 1/2 cup and 1 tbsp. Ghee (Purified Butter)
  • 1/2 cup Organic Cane Sugar
  • A few Pistachios
  • 1/2 tsp. Cardamom Powder
  • A few strands of Saffron

Instructions

Sieve through the gram flour...
Next, sieve through the semolina...
Mix them well...
Place a heavy-bottom pan on low heat, and add half of the ghee...
Once ghee gets warm enough, add the flour mixture to it.... constantly keep stirring the mixture...
Again add 2 tbsps. of ghee, and keep stirring the flour mixture..
Add rest of the ghee, and keep stir roasting the flour...
By now, we should be able to flatten the flour mixture (donā€™t add any more), and keep roasting the mixture...
After a while, flour mixture itself will start releasing the ghee...
Turn off the heat, add turmeric, and combine well...
Add almond powder...
Add cardamom...
Turn off the heat..
Grind the sugar into a fine powder..
Add the sugar in 2 to 3 times..
Combine well. Turn on the heat to low and again roast the mixture for 5 minutes or so...
When we can easily bind the mixture into a ball. Turn off the heat.
Grease a plate with a little ghee...
Transfer the mixture on the greased plate. The mixture itself melts and easily spreads on the plate...
Garnish it with pistachios..
Let it set overnight, and then cut into small pieces..
Bite-size Besan Barfi is ready to serve..šŸ˜Š

Notes

This melt-in-the-mouth Besan Barfi is very delicious, and easy to create under 30 to 45 minutes. We can also, store it for a long time, in an airtight container. Makes a great homemade sweet for any occasion. I made Phirni/Kheer (Rice Pudding), and Besan Barfi (Gram Flour Fudge) for this Purnima (Full Moon Day) šŸŒ• ā¤ļø

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