This Urad Dal Burfi Recipe, a delightful healthy Indian sweet treat, is usually prepared by soaking and grinding the white urad dal. However, here’s a unique recipe that skips the soaking process, making it quicker without compromising on taste. With simple steps of washing and roasting, you can create a delectable urad dal ki barfi that’ll surely tantalize your taste buds. Let’s dive into the recipe!
About Urad Dal Burfi(Barfi)
This unique take on urad dal barfi without soaking provides a quicker way to relish this traditional Indian sweet. With the rich flavors of roasted urad dal, jaggery, nuts, and aromatic cardamom, this treat is bound to become a favorite among your friends and family.
A winter delicacy, with the goodness of desi ghee and dry fruits. It is best served as a dessert or after meal sweet dish.
Traditional urad dal burfi which is also known as pinni, is rich in calories but this recipe is lower than those and quite easier to make. Also, it is made with jaggery and thus a healthy dessert to consume.
Urad dal is rich in protein and calcium. Like sarso ka saag, gajar halwa, gud papdi, methi ladoos, this burfi is specially made in winters as they provides warmth to your body. This sweet is also good for weight watchers.
This winter special dessert is very soft and moist in texture. It has just melt in mouth consistency. You can store it in an air tight container for up to 2-3 weeks.
Experiment with this recipe and feel free to adjust the sweetness or add your favorite nuts to make it even more delightful. Happy cooking and indulging in this mouthwatering urad dal barfi!
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Why should you try this recipe
- Soft and moist
- Easy to find ingredients
- Low in calories
- Sugar free
- Gluten free
- Easy to make
Health benefits of Urad dal
- Urad dal is low in cholesterol, rich source of protein, and high in fibre.
- Urad dal is also a good source of iron, folate, and Vitamin E.
- It has low glycemic index and high content of indigestible fibre, which is good for maintaining blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes.
Ingredients required
- Washed urad dal
- Jaggery
- Desi ghee
- Gond
- Dry coconut powder
- Mixed nuts
- Cardamom powder
- Besan
- Milk powder
Step by step Instructions of making urad dal barfi at home
1. Take the urad dal in a fine mesh strainer or a bowl. Rinse it thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
2. After washing, drain the excess water completely. Spread the washed urad dal on a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to dry for about 1-2 hours. Ensure it’s dry before proceeding.
3. Heat a saucepan or a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat. Add the washed and dried urad dal to the pan.
4. Continuously stir and roast the urad dal on low medium heat until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. This might take around 8-10 minutes. Ensure it doesn’t burn. Remove from heat and let it cool.
5. Once the roasted urad dal has cooled down, transfer it to a grinder or food processor. Grind it into a fine powder. Set aside.
6. Now grind gond into powder and keep aside.
7. Then put the same pan on low medium heat. Add grounded dal, besan, and ghee. Mix well and fry till it becomes golden in colour.
8. Now add powdered gond and fry until it puffs up.
9. Then add chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios), dry coconut powder, and cardamom powder. Mix well and roast for 2-3 minutes.
10. Switch off the flame and put the mixture aside.
11. Grate or break the jaggery into smaller chunks for easy melting. Now add this jaggery into a pan and add 3/4 cup water to it.
12. Melt the jaggery on low heat. Stir continuously until it reaches a syrup-like consistency.
13. Add this jaggery syrup to the roasted dal mixture in two times. Mix well and stir continuously till the mixture become thick and start leaving the pan.
14. Side by side grease a tray and sprinkle some chopped nuts. Now pour the mixture over it and spread evenly.
15. Allow it to cool and set for about 5-6 hours.
16. Once the mixture has cooled and set, use a knife to cut it into desired barfi-sized pieces or squares.
17. Your delicious urad dal barfi is ready to be served and enjoyed!
Serving suggestions
Urad dal barfi can be served as a dessert or snack during festivals or as a sweet treat anytime. It goes well with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure to roast urad dal on low heat to prevent it from sticking to the pan and even cooking.
- You can garnish the barfi with chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Store the barfi in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10-15 days.
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Delicious Urad Dal Barfi Recipe: No Soaking Required!
Ingredients
- 400 gm urad dal (2 Cups )
- 200 gm ghee
- 300 gm jaggery
- ½ cup chopped nuts almonds, cashews, pistachios
- ½ cup dry coconut powder
- ¼ cup gond edible gum
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- ¼ cup besan gram flour
- ¼ cup milk powder
Instructions
- Take the urad dal in a fine mesh strainer or a bowl. Rinse it thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
- After washing, drain the excess water completely. Spread the washed urad dal on a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to dry for about 1-2 hours. Ensure it’s dry before proceeding.
- Heat a saucepan or a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat. Add the washed and dried urad dal to the pan.
- Continuously stir and roast the urad dal on low medium heat until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. This might take around 8-10 minutes. Ensure it doesn’t burn. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Once the roasted urad dal has cooled down, transfer it to a grinder or food processor. Grind it into a fine powder. Set aside.
- Now grind gond into powder and keep aside.
- Then put the same pan on low medium heat. Add grounded dal, besan, and ghee. Mix well and fry till it becomes golden in colour.
- Now add powdered gond and fry until it puffs up.
- Then add chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios), dry coconut powder, and cardamom powder. Mix well and roast for 2-3 minutes.
- Switch off the flame and put the mixture aside.
- Grate or break the jaggery into smaller chunks for easy melting. Now add this jaggery into a pan and add 3/4 cup water to it.
- Melt the jaggery on low heat. Stir continuously until it reaches a syrup-like consistency.
- Add this jaggery syrup to the roasted dal mixture in two times. Mix well and stir continuously till the mixture become thick and start leaving the pan.
- Side by side grease a tray and sprinkle some chopped nuts. Now pour the mixture over it and spread evenly.
- Allow it to cool and set for about 5-6 hours.
- Once the mixture has cooled and set, use a knife to cut it into desired barfi-sized pieces or squares.
- Your delicious urad dal barfi is ready to be served and enjoyed!
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Notes
2. You can garnish the barfi with chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
3. Store the barfi in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10-15 days.
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