You can make barfi in a variety of flavors, and the most common are plain milk-based. One variation is called kulfi which uses condensed or evaporated whole milk instead of powdered skimmed as well as coconut flakes to give it an authentic taste like ice cream.
Barfi (also spelled burfai or birfy) refers to dense sugar confections that have been made for centuries by Indian cultures. Made from ingredients such as water, flour, oil, and clarified butter; these sweet treats usually contain some kind of nuts - cashews being one popular choice. The central ingredient however is khoya/dried thickened boiled down dairy products such they might be ghee/clarified butter with cow's cheese mixed.
This is a sweet recipe made from coconut and rawa (Sooji). This can made on occasions like diwali or any occasion that calls for sweet. This is actually easy to make, beginner recipe who makes debut in sweet making. Try this coconut burfi and enjoy your day with sweet along with your family and loved ones.
Fry nuts in little ghee and keep aside.
Dissolve sugar in a heavy bottomed pan with very little water, just for moisture in this method consistency will come quickly so be near the stove.
When it becomes thick (when you pour the syrup it should form 1-2 string) stir in coconut and rava and continue stirring with pouring spoonful of ghee occasionally.
Sprinkle cardamom powder and nuts and when the mixture starts leaving the vessel nicely remove from fire, spread in a greased plate and cut into shape of square or diamond when it is still hot. It is not necessary to use all ghee if the desired consistency comes earlier it can be removed from fire.
Servings 30
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.