Description
The Bengali pronunciation of 'Burfi'. A dense sweet fudge made from gram flour, carrots, or milk solids, kneaded with ghee and cut into diamonds.
Restaurants serving Borfi (Burfi)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Besan(Gram flour)
- Ghee
- Sugar
- Sliced almonds
- Silver leaf(optional)
Instructions
- Sauté besan (or grated carrots) in ghee for a long time.
- Add sugar syrup, knead until it pulls from the pan.
- Flatten, cool, cut into diamonds.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cardamom
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Kinako, Condensed milk, Butter
Pairing
Hot Chai
Trivia
Variations abound based on the base: Besan (lentil), Gajar (carrot), Suji (semolina).
Eating tips & etiquette
A beautiful diamond sweet always included in wedding gift boxes. Hold by hand and enjoy the crumbly texture.
Allergen
Soy (Legume), Dairy