Sugar-Free Besan Pola
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of **Sugar-Free Besan Pola**, a guilt-free twist on the traditional Indian dessert. This recipe features the creamy nuttiness of roasted gram flour (besan), beautifully balanced with the natural sweetness of stevia or monk fruit sweetener. Infused with fragrant cardamom and saffron, and garnished with a crunchy medley of almonds, cashews, and pistachios, this dessert is as delightful as it is wholesome. Made without refined sugar, it's perfect for health-conscious eaters or those watching their sugar intake. Ready in just 30 minutes, this soft, melt-in-your-mouth treat pairs perfectly with a hot cup of chai for a comforting, satisfying experience. Whether served at festive gatherings or enjoyed as a light dessert, this sugar-free besan pola will leave everyone wanting more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gram flour (besan)
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 tablespoons Ghee
- 0.5 teaspoons Cardamom powder
- 10 strands Saffron strands
- 2 tablespoons Stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 2 tablespoons Almonds, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cashews, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Pistachios, chopped
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a non-stick pan over a medium flame. Add the gram flour (besan) to the pan.
Stir continuously and roast the gram flour until it turns a golden brown color and gives off a nutty aroma. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
In a separate pan, heat the milk gently and add saffron strands, stirring to dissolve them as the milk heats.
Pour the saffron-infused milk gradually into the roasted gram flour, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Add the stevia or monk fruit sweetener to the mixture and continue to cook on low heat, stirring continuously.
Stir in the cardamom powder, ensuring it's evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Add the remaining ghee (2 tablespoons) gradually, stirring continuously until the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan and comes together as a smooth flow.
Grease a plate or a tray with a little ghee and pour the hot besan mixture onto it.
Level the surface with a spatula and sprinkle the chopped almonds, cashews, and pistachios evenly over the top of the besan pola.
Allow the besan pola to cool completely, then cut it into desired shapes.
Serve the sugar-free besan pola and enjoy a guilt-free dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.7 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 178 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.5 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 45.8 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 432 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1856 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
