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Besan Burfi: Chickpea Gluten Free Fudge

chickpea gluten free burfi besan Wondering is chickpea gluten free? Also, are you looking for a Diwali gift for a loved one? Yes, chickpea is gluten free and makes healthy sweets - some of the tastiest delicacies you will ever make. The iron-rich chickpea flour gives you a good amount of fiber benefits as well. So you can make healthy sweets for Diwali with this gluten free flour. I have been trying sweets and savories that can be enjoyed guilt free. But I really wanted to try the authentic besan burfi recipe. Since it is Diwali, I have given myself a day's rest from healthy recipes. Thanks to my dearest friend Anna, I could make this scrumptious delicacy that is simply aromatic and flavorful for Diwali. Let's see how our moms and grandmothers used to make besan burfi in those days: Here is my baked version with chickpea gluten free flour. It is absolutely delish and in no way less than the present stuff. You have got to try this healthy sweet with gluten

Mathura Peda: A Quintessential Indian Sweet

homemade peda recipe Visited Vrindavan recently and fell in love with the uniqueness of Mathura peda. Since then I have been wondering how to make this peda typical of Mathura. Surprisingly, this form of peda is prepared in Karnataka's Dharwad. I did not know this until a dear friend of mine, Radha Natarajan , shared the recipe of Karnataka peda. What more could I ask for? I tried to replicate her recipe and the result is before you. Her peda recipe inspired me to give it a try and relive the taste typical of Mathura pedas.  The festival of light is knocking at our doors, and we are all geared up to celebrate our favorite festival. We all love to make diwali sweets, distribute diwali gifts, and share love with each other. Not to forget the cracker mania!!I do not like crackers, so I see it as mere waste of money. On top of it, the air and sound pollution are benumbing. Anyway, let's see what magic you can create this diwali. Mathura peda is one delicacy th