Besan Latte is a warm and comforting traditional drink made with roasted gram flour, milk, ghee, and aromatic spices. This nourishing beverage is especially enjoyed during the winter months for its soothing warmth and rich flavor. Lightly sweetened if desired and finished with nuts and saffron, it makes a wholesome homemade drink for cold evenings.
- Serves: 2 People
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking: 15 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons Ghee or butter
- 2 tablespoons Besan (gram flour)
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 tablespoons Almonds, roughly crushed
- 1 tablespoon Flaked almonds
- 1 tablespoon Pistachios, chopped
- 1/2teaspoon Ginger powder
- 1 pinch Turmeric powder
- 1 pinch Black pepper, crushed
- 1 pinch Cinnamon powder
- 6 strands Saffron
- 1-2teaspoons Sugar or honey (optional)
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
310 kcal -
Fat
20 g -
Carbohydrates
24 g -
Protein
10 g -
Fiber
3 g -
Sugar
12 g -
Sodium
120 mg
Procedure
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Melt the Ghee
Place a heavy-bottomed pan on low heat and add the ghee or butter. Allow it to melt gently without browning. Keep the heat low to prevent burning and ensure the fat heats evenly before adding the gram flour.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Roast the Besan
Add the besan to the melted ghee and stir continuously on low heat. Roast gently until the mixture releases a nutty aroma and slightly changes color. Stir constantly to prevent lumps and avoid burning the flour.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Add the Milk Gradually
Slowly pour in the milk while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Keep the heat low at first, then slightly increase once fully combined. Stir well until the mixture becomes smooth and begins to gently thicken.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Add Spices and Nuts
Add ginger powder, turmeric, crushed black pepper, cinnamon, saffron strands, and the crushed almonds. Stir thoroughly so the spices infuse evenly into the milk mixture. If using sugar or honey, add it at this stage and mix well.
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3 minutesMark As Complete
Simmer and Serve
Bring the latte to a gentle boil while stirring continuously to maintain a smooth texture. Once heated through and aromatic, turn off the heat. Pour into serving glasses and garnish with flaked almonds and chopped pistachios before serving warm.
