We are starting the 22nd Edition of Blogging Marathon. With the highlight of this month being the Diwali/ Deepavali fast approaching us, I decided to start with some easy to make Diwali special Dishes. As always every year I plan very elaborately on the sweets and savouries that I need to try newly for the festival. Apart from the new dishes, we end up making the usual also.

I was sadden thinking parents will not be here this time. With the climate being so cold, they decided to come ahead of their plans, which means they will be here and that's wow. Kids have been excited hearing that. I know my niece and nephew will miss them so badly. Wish they were here too this time. However being online makes life so close, we see them everyday!

Anyway I completely forget today being 3rd and time for the next BM. So I had to really rush with the preparation. I had planned to make this Cashew Besan Burfi for a long time. It's from Meenakshiammal book and she has a treasure grove for sure.

This is a delightful barfi and easy to make. Of course making any sort of barfi does require some previous experience, however this recipe is quite easy to make.

Cashew Besan Burfi

Ingredients Needed:

Besan / Gram Flour / Chickpea flour - 1 cup
Sugar - 2 & 1/2 cups
Water -1 cup
Ghee - 3/4 - 1 cup
Cashew nuts - 100 gms
Milk - 1 ladle

How to make Cashew Besan Burfi

Soak the cashew nuts in hot water and make a smooth paste. Keep it aside.

In a non stick pan, take the sugar and add water. Bring it to boil, add the milk. This way all the dirt will float up. Sieve out the dirt and continue cooking the sugar until you get two thread syrup consistency. You can find this by holding the syrup between your index and forefingers. This takes about 4 -5 mins

Once the syrup gets done, add the cashew paste and keep stirring. This takes about another 5 mins.

Then slowly add the besan little by little and quickly make sure lumps are not formed. If they do, make sure you press against the pan to get them mixed well.

Continue stirring like mad and the mixture starts leaving the sides, add in the ghee slowly. Whisk it well so that the mixture incorporates the ghee. This takes about 7 mins or so.

Have a greased plate nearby and immediately pour over the greased plate. If you don't pour it on time, you will end up burning the burfi.

Allow it to cool for 30 mins, and using a greased sharp knife cut into pieces.

If you are planning to click pictures you would surely need assistance Konda clicked some of the critical pictures while Athamma was just about hovering on the sides to help if anything was needed.

Everybody loved it and what more can I ask? Enjoy this for a great festival day

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Gajus kitchen says

November 03, 2012 at 6:50 pm

The burfi looks too good and mouthwatering and I have not tried sweets with two thread consistency so far.Bookmarking it.

Chef Mireille says

November 03, 2012 at 8:06 pm

love all the step by step photos - looks amazing

sushma says

November 03, 2012 at 10:27 pm

Mouthe watering burfi.....perfect for the festival season.

divya says

November 04, 2012 at 1:33 am

Wow! looks tempting and delicious! Yummy!

rekhas kitchen says

November 04, 2012 at 1:52 am

Besan bufi turned in to a rich and helthy delicious way with cashew looks too good Valli.

Suman Arthy says

November 04, 2012 at 5:32 am

I should try making this....lovely..

Vandana Rajesh says

November 04, 2012 at 6:30 am

Kaju barfi is one of my favourite sweets however, have never got down to making it myself. Will give it a try this time.

Jayanthi says

November 04, 2012 at 6:00 pm

Lucky you to have parents around for festivals. The cashew burfi looks awesome. Can really feel the diwali festival fiesta picking up and totally envy you!!!

Priya says

November 04, 2012 at 1:46 pm

Burfi looks highly irresistible, quite a different combo and beautifully done.

Nivedhanams Sowmya says

November 05, 2012 at 10:10 am

that is so lovely!! such a simple and delicious sweet!!!

Pavani says

November 07, 2012 at 8:14 pm

Burfi has come out perfect.. Looks amazing.

Rajani S says

November 08, 2012 at 5:14 am

Brings back childhood memories :), I remember my mother going through the books and choosing something and sometimes making barfis. It tasted so good !

preeti garg says

November 11, 2012 at 3:12 pm

Awesome recipe... And good option for upcoming diwali days

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