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besan sheera recipe | Indian gram flour sheera | besan ka sheera with milk |

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
21 Mins
Total Time
36 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Besan Sheera
3/4 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
3/4 cup milk
5 tbsp melted ghee
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1 tbsp chopped almonds (badam)
1 tbsp chopped pistachios
For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped almonds (badam)
1 tbsp chopped pistachios
Method
Besan Sheera, Indian Gram Flour Sheera recipe with step by step photos
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like besan sheera recipe | Indian gram flour sheera | besan ka sheera with milk | Indian sweet recipe | Sheera, halwa and bari are variants of Indian mithai. They are sweet puddings which can be made with a myriad of ingredients like milk, mawa, sugar, condensed milk, fruits, nuts etc. To learn an array of sheera recipes check out our huge collection of and learn how to make quick and easy delectable sheera recipes like :
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- what is besan sheera made off? Indian gram flour sheera is made from 3/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour), 3/4 cup milk, 5 tbsp melted ghee, 3/4 cup sugar, almonds and pista.
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In a glasss bowl put 3/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add 2 tbsp of milk.
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Add 1 tbsp of ghee.
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Rub thoroughly and knead like a dough.
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Cover and keep aside for 10 minutes. The dough becomes softer.
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This is how the dough looks like.
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Using a grater, grate dough very thinly and keep aside.
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In a glasss bowl put 3/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour).
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Heat the remaining ghee (4 tablespoons) in a broad vessel.
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Add the grated dough mixture.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a slow flame for approx. 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring continuously. This is done to prevent the besan from burning.
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Keep aside.
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Heat the remaining ghee (4 tablespoons) in a broad vessel.
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To make besan sheera recipe | Indian gram flour sheera | besan ka sheera with milk | heat the remaining milk in a deep kadhai.
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Add ¾ cup of water.
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Add the besan flour mixture.
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Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Add 3/4 cup sugar. You may increase or decrease the sugar based on the sweetness you like.
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Add 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder.
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Add 2 tablesppons chopped almonds and pistachios. NOTE. You can roast them in ghee to enhance the flavour.
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Cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Put the besan sheera in a serving bowl directly.
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Garnish besan sheera | Indian gram flour sheera | besan ka sheera with milk | with chopped almonds and pistachios.
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Serve besan sheera | Indian gram flour sheera | besan ka sheera with milk | hot.
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To make besan sheera recipe | Indian gram flour sheera | besan ka sheera with milk | heat the remaining milk in a deep kadhai.
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Cook on a slow flame for approx. 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring continuously. This is done to prevent the besan from burning.
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Use full fat milk also called buffalo’s milk to make this mithai.
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You may increase or decrease the sugar based on the sweetness you like.
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Cook on a slow flame for approx. 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring continuously. This is done to prevent the besan from burning.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 448 cal |
Protein | 7 g |
Carbohydrates | 49.2 g |
Fiber | 3.4 g |
Fat | 24 g |
Cholesterol | 6 mg |
Sodium | 20.9 mg |
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Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
Wow this is one unusual sheera i have ever eaten. A little effort to put but, it taste just too good. I love the grainy texture of the besan. A must try recipe.

Geeta
March 13, 2025, midnight
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Loves Food
March 13, 2025, midnight
Rich besan seera. Fab dessert to have.

Sonal Modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
What a sweet dish! I made it and the bowl was empty within one hour. It is just irresistible. After adding sugar, I had to cook for some more time than mentioned. It is a must try recipe.

Sandya Shukla
March 13, 2025, midnight
Sheeras tho mera favorite hai. Added this recipe in my list now

patel Urvashi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Your recipes are nice . But if we are watching a video ,it very helpful .

Foodie #655765
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yummmy besaan sheera

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !

Nikita
March 13, 2025, midnight
Besan sheera an unusual recipe which is loved by everybody. The aroma and the taste is just so good....This is a must try recipe in every kitchen!!

RAJESH SHRIGAUD
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very nice item