Indian Barfi Recipe
Barfi is a traditional Indian dessert made from a base of condensed milk solids (like khoa or khoya), granulated sugar, and ghee. It is often enriched with nuts such as pistachios, cashews, or peanuts, though many regional variations also include ingredients like fruits, saffron, rose water, gram flour, or almonds.
Ingredients
- Milk powder (full cream) – 2½ cup
- Sugar – ¾ cup
- Milk – 1 cup
- Ghee or clarified butter – ¼ cup
- Pistachios (chopped) – 3 tbsp
Instructions
- Begin by combining 2½ cup milk powder, ¾ cup sugar and 1 cup milk in a mixing bowl.
- Next, whisk and combine all the ingredients properly until everything is well mixed.
- It’s time to transfer the prepared combination into large kadai. It is also suggested to use a non-stick pan to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom.
- Now, add ¼ cup ghee and combine well over low heat.
- Continue to stir over low heat until the concoction thickens.
- The mixture will hold its shape and will begin to detach from the pan after about 10 minutes.
- Remember to not overcook, or the dessert will turn hard. Also, don't leave the mixture undercooked or it will be chewy.
- If the mixture is chewy, return it to the pan and cook for a few more minutes before setting it.
- Now, shift the burfi dough to the tray lined with baking paper.
- Press softly, making sure it’s evened out.
- Add some chopped pistachios on top and press lightly.
- Once done, cover the container and place it in the refrigerator until it sets completely. This should take you about an hour.
- After an hour, unmould the dessert and cut it using a sharp knife.
- You can serve it right away or store it in an airtight container, and it will be fit for consumption for a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 42mgSugar: 16g
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