Besan Porridge ~ An Instant Dessert

Prep time: 5 min (except setting time)
Cooking time: 5 min
Serves: 2

Ingredients

1. Ghee - 2 tbsp
2. Whole milk - 400 ml
3. Chickpea flour / Besan (heaped) - 2 tbsp
4. Sugar (heaped) - 3 tbsp
5. Cashew nuts (broken) - 1 tbsp
6. Blanched & silvered almonds - 1 tbsp
7. Raisins - 1 tbsp
8. Saffron strands - 10
9. Cardamom powder - 1 tsp

For garnishing

1. Black seedless grapes - few

Method

1. Add saffron strands to milk and set aside.
2. Roast besan in a tablespoon of ghee until slightly darker & set aside.
3. Roast cashew nuts & raisins separately in another tablespoon of ghee; set aside.
4. Combine milk and roasted besan in a bowl; mix well ensuring no lumps are formed.
   
5. Add the above mixture to a pan; stir well & boil in high flame for 3 min.
6. Add sugar and cardamom powder; boil again for 2 min in high flame until it thickens to a custard like consistency.
7. Switch off gas; add the silvered almonds, roasted cashews and raisins; stir well.
8. Transfer contents to a serving glass and garnish.
   
9. Refrigerate the contents to set & serve chilled.

NOTE

• Can use either strawberries, cherries or any other berries for garnishing.