u/Piattolina

Ingredients1 cup Besan (fine gram flour)\(1/4\) cup + 1 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter)\(1/2\) cup Powdered Sugar (or boora/tagar)\(1/4\) tsp Cardamom powderOptional: \(1\) tbsp sliced pistachios/cashewsInstructionsRoast: Add ghee and besan to a heavy-bottomed pan. Roast on low heat, stirring constantly for 10-15 minutes, breaking any lumps.Cook: Continue cooking until the besan turns light golden brown and releases a nutty aroma (another 10-15 mins).Cool: Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and let it cool until lukewarm.Mix: Stir in the powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and nuts.Shape: Take small portions and shape into balls (ladoos) with your hands.Store: Store in an airtight container for up to 7-10 days.Tips for SuccessSlow Roasting: Essential to remove raw smell.Lump-Free: Use fine besan and break lumps while roasting.Cooling: Ensure the mixture is only warm, not hot, when adding sugar, or the sugar will melt, making the mixture too runny.

IngredientsMilk powder: 3 cups (full-fat or whole milk powder)Milk: 1 cup (full-fat/whole milk)Ghee: \(\frac{1}{4}\) cup (clarified butter)Sugar: \(\frac{3}{4}\) cup (granulated or powdered)Cardamom: \(\frac{1}{2}\) tsp (ground)Garnish: 2 tbsp chopped pistachios or almondsInstructionsCombine: In a bowl, whisk together the milk powder, milk, and sugar until smooth and free of lumps.Cook: Transfer the mixture to a large, non-stick pan over a low heat. Stir in the ghee.Thicken: Cook on low to medium-low heat, stirring continuously so it doesn't burn. After about 8–10 minutes, the mixture will pull away from the sides and form a soft, dough-like mass. Turn off the heat and stir in the cardamom.Set: Line an \(8 \times 8\) inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it with ghee. Transfer the hot mixture into the pan and press it down evenly using a greased spatula.Garnish & Cut: Press the chopped pistachios gently into the top. Let it cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour to set firmly.Lift the barfi out using the parchment paper and cut into squares

(Sort of) Homemade Tagliolini Carbonara: eggs, lot of Grana Padano and Italian Pancetta 🥓!🥳