Vegan Besan Barfi for Diwali 🌼

A Festive Treat

Besan Barfi is a must-have during Diwali. This vegan twist uses coconut oil instead of ghee and jaggery for natural sweetness, keeping the traditional flavor alive while making it healthier.

Why Choose Vegan Besan Barfi?

This recipe skips refined sugar and ghee but still gives the nutty, rich taste of roasted besan. It’s packed with plant-based protein and makes a wonderful festive mithai.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups besan (gram flour)

• ½ cup coconut oil

• ½ cup jaggery powder

• 2 tbsp almond milk

• ½ tsp cardamom powder

• Chopped almonds & pistachios for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Besan
Heat coconut oil in a pan, roast besan on low flame until golden and aromatic.

Step 2: Add Sweetness
Stir in jaggery powder and almond milk, mixing quickly.

Step 3: Set
Cook until mixture thickens and leaves the pan sides. Spread in a greased tray.

Step 4: Garnish & Cut
Sprinkle chopped nuts. Once cool, cut into squares.

Festive Touch

Decorate with a few dried rose petals for a beautiful Diwali look.