Kansar
Veg
Contains dairy
A traditional Gujarati sweet made with whole wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee. Often prepared during festivals and special occasions.
Cuisines
Kathiyawadi
Best for
Breakfast
Dessert
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Wheat Flour , coarse |
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1 cup | Jaggery |
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2 tablespoons | Ghee |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 teaspoon | Cardamom , powder |
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2 tablespoons | Nut , chopped, almonds and cashews |
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— | Salt , a pinch |
Instructions
- 1 Heat ghee in a pan and add the coarse wheat flour.
- 2 Roast the flour on low heat until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
- 3 In a separate saucepan, bring water to a boil and add jaggery. Stir until the jaggery dissolves completely.
- 4 Add the jaggery syrup to the roasted flour slowly, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- 5 Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
- 6 Add cardamom powder and a pinch of salt, and mix well.
- 7 Garnish with chopped nuts and serve warm.
Tips
Roasting the flour properly is key to enhancing the flavor of Kansar.