Barfi
Gems sparkling with silver foil! Indian-style soft candy condensed with rich milk
Description
A staple Mithai (sweet) for celebrations, kneading milk boiled down to the limit (Khoa) with sugar, Ghee, and nuts, sliced into squares or diamonds.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Milk(or Milk powder)
- Sugar
- Ghee
- Cardamom
- Pistachios
- Almonds
Instructions
- Simmer milk on low for hours, evaporate moisture to make solid 'Khoa (Mawa)' (*Can quick-make by mixing milk powder, milk, Ghee in microwave).
- Put Khoa, sugar, cardamom powder, Ghee in a pot on low, knead well until dough pulls from pot sides.
- Pour into a buttered flat tray, flatten surface. Top with crushed pistachios/almonds (or edible silver foil: Vark), cool to set, slice into squares/diamonds to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cardamom
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Condensed milk (substitute by boiling down instead of sugar and milk)
Pairing
Masala Chai、Black coffee
Trivia
[Trend] 'Barfi' derives from Persian 'Barf (snow)', melting smoothly in the mouth as the name implies. Infinite variations exist like 'Kaju Katli' (cashews) and 'Pista Barfi' (pistachios).
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Nibble bit by bit as a tea snack for Chai, enjoying the sensation of milk richness melting slowly with mouth temperature!
Allergen
Dairy, Tree nuts