Gramflour Squares

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 3
Delicious Gramflour Squares recipe for your tea time
in Sweetnacks

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

400 g desi ghee , softened
500 g gram flour
1/2 cup flour
400 g sugar
300 ml water
1 -2 drop yellow food coloring
2 tablespoons pistachios , chopped ( for garnish ) or 2 leaves edible silver foil ( for garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
285
Sugar
21g
Fat
19g
Gramflour Squares are a traditional Indian dessert that are commonly prepared during special occasions such as weddings, religious ceremonies, and festivals. They are made from gram flour, sugar, and ghee. The addition of pistachios or edible silver foil gives these squares a unique texture and flavor. Gram flour, a key ingredient, has a nutty and earthy flavor that gives these squares a distinctive taste. This dessert is perfect for tea time or as a quick snack whenever you crave something sweet.

Instructions

1.Pour the desi ghee in a deep bowl.
2.Add gram flour, and flour into the bowl.
3.Mix all the ingredients until there is no visible dry mixture.
4.Place the mixture in a pan and cook on low heat.
5.After 5 minutes, add sugar, water and yellow food coloring and mix well.
6.Keep stirring for a few minutes or until the mixture is thick.
7.Spread the mixture evenly onto a greased plate.
8.Garnish the mixture with chopped pistachios or edible silver foil.</p>

PROS

Gramflour Squares are sweet, nutty, and delicious.
They are perfect for a quick snack, dessert or for tea-time.

Besides being tasty, gram flour is a rich source of protein and fiber, which makes this dessert more healthy than other desserts.

The addition of edible silver foil, known as ‘vark’, has medicinal properties that help in proper digestion, bone strength, and fighting against stress and inflammation.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories due to its sugary content.
It should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Excess consumption of ‘vark’ can lead to an increased level of heavy metal in the body, hence it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gram flour is known for its numerous health benefits. It can lower blood sugar levels, improve heart health, and help in weight loss.
Vark, especially when consumed in small quantities, have many health benefits. It is known to help in improving bone health, enhancing digestion, and suppressing inflammation.

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