Chitrakut Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Chitrakut is a traditional Indian sweet made with a combination of roasted gram flour (besan), ghee, sugar, and cardamom powder. It is a popular sweet dish from the state of Uttar Pradesh and is often prepared during festivals and special occasions. Chitrakut has a rich and melt-in-your-mouth texture with a subtle sweetness and aromatic flavor of cardamom. It is usually shaped into small squares or diamond shapes and can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack.

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1hr 15minstotal
45minsPrep
30minsCook
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30m.Cook
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Ingredients for Chitrakut Recipe

  • 1/5 cup Gram Flour
  • 1/10 cup Ghee
  • 0.15 cup Sugar
  • 1/5 teaspoon Cardamom Powder

Directions: Chitrakut Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Heat ghee in a pan and roast the gram flour until it turns golden brown and aromatic.
  • STEP 2.Add sugar and cardamom powder to the roasted gram flour and mix well.
  • STEP 3.Transfer the mixture to a greased plate and spread it evenly.
  • STEP 4.Allow it to cool and set for a few hours.
  • STEP 5.Cut the set mixture into small squares or diamond shapes.
  • STEP 6.Serve the chitrakut as a dessert or snack.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure to roast the gram flour on low heat to avoid burning.
  • You can add chopped nuts like almonds or cashews for added crunch and flavor.
  • Store the chitrakut in an airtight container to maintain its freshness and texture.

Storage and Serving

  • Chitrakut can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Serve the chitrakut as a dessert after meals or as a snack with tea or coffee.
  • You can also gift chitrakut to friends and family during festive occasions.
Nutrition
value
9
calories per serving
< 1 g Fat< 1 g Protein2 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    < 1g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Carbs
    2g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    2g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    < 1g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    11mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    3mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    0mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    10mg
  • Manganese
    1mg
  • Phosphorus
    4mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp