BESAN HALVA

This was offered as naivedhyam to Devi on the 7th day of Navrathri.

INGREDIENTS:
1cup=1 cup measured of standard measuring cup
Besan/chick pea flour------1/2 Cup
Sugar ------------------------1/4 cup or less
Ghee-------------------------1/2 tsp + 4 tbps
Whole Milk-----------------1/4 to 1/2 cup
Water-----------------------1/2 cup
Saffron--------------------- a pinch
Almond flakes-------------tsp



DIRECTIONS:

1.Melt 1/2 sp of ghee in a pan and add besan and fry until raw small is gone and it turn nice light brown with nice aroma.

2.Soak saffron in some milk and set aside.

3.Keep mixing properly and do not let it form into small balls.

4.Now to this add sugar and keep stirring.Then add the remaining ghee and milk.

5.Keep stirring for few minutes.After a few minutes it starts to a single mass .

6.Remove from flame,add almond flakes and now its ready to be served.

7.If you cook for more than required then it starts to become dry .in such a case just spread it on a greased plate and let it cool completely, then cut them into desired shape and serve as burfy.