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Coconut Burfi

A family recipe since October 2007

A classic Indian sweet made from coconut, milk and sugar that sets into melt-in-your-mouth squares—perfect for festivals or an indulgent homemade treat.

40 min total8 servings

Ingredients

  • Coconut - 1 cup
  • Sugar - 2 cup
  • Milk - 1/2 cup
  • Water - 1 cup
  • Butter - 1/4 tsp
  • Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Ghee, for greasing

Instructions

  1. 1Grate the coconut so you have 1 cup, then set it aside while you assemble the other ingredients.
  2. 2Combine the coconut and 1/2 cup milk in a heavy-bottomed pan and cook, stirring, until bubbles appear.
  3. 3Continue cooking, stirring continuously, for 10-12 minutes so the mixture reduces and begins to thicken.
  4. 4Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, boil 2 cup sugar in 1 cup water to make a clear syrup.
  5. 5Pour the hot sugar syrup into the coconut mixture, stirring gently and continuously so the sweet liquid incorporates evenly.
  6. 6Add 1/4 tsp butter and keep stirring until a soft lump forms and the mixture begins to come together.
  7. 7Stir in 1/4 tsp cardamom powder to add fragrance and flavor.
  8. 8Transfer the mixture to a plate greased with ghee and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon, pressing lightly to level it.
  9. 9Allow the burfi to cool, then cut into squares or diamonds with a sharp knife.
  10. 10Store the cooled pieces in an airtight container.
  11. 11Optional: serve the burfi with a cup of chai for a classic pairing.

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