MOHANTHAL (BESAN BARFI)

MOHANTHAL (BESAN BARFI)



INGREDIENTS

FOR MOHANTHAL

• Besan-1 cup
• Ghee-1 tablespoon
• Milk-1 tablespoon
• Ghee-4 tablespoons
• Elaichi powder-1 teaspoon
• Sliced Almonds-to garnish

FOR SUGAR SYRUP

• Sugar-3/4 cup
• Water-1/2 cup

METHOD

•  Take warm milk & 1 tablespoon ghee & rub into besan to form bread crumbs type mixture. Keep it aside for 30 minutes.

• Sieve this mixture to form semolina type of mix.

• Next, add sugar & water in a heavy bottom pan & bring it to a boil. When it reaches one thread consistency, turn off the flame & keep the sugar syrup aside.
• In a pan, add 4 tablespoons ghee & roast besan till it turns golden brown in color.

• Remove from heat & add sugar syrup & stir till it thickens.
• Turn on the flame, add cardamom (elaichi) powder & stir well for another 2-3 minutes.

• Grease a dish with a little oil & pour the mix into the dish.

• Slice almonds & garnish.

• Leave it to set for a few hours.
• Cut it in the shapes as desired.
• Mohanthal is ready to serve.