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Nariyal ki Barfi / Indian Coconut Fudge

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Neha Mathur
A perfect sweet for any occasion. Lightly sweet and a great appeal makes this a must have.
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Coconut Freshly Grated
  • 3 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • ¾ cup Water
  • ¼ teaspoon Yellow food color
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
  • 200 gms Khoya
  • Dry fruits slivers silver foil and saffron strands for garnishing

Instructions

  • Grease a 9 inch pan with ghee.
  • Keep aside.
  • Heat khoya in a pan.
  • Fry till pinkish in color.
  • Keep aside.
  • Heat sugar and water in a pan.
  • Cook till the sugar dissolves and the syrup reaches a 2 string consistency.
  • Do not swirl while the sugar syrup is cooking.
  • Add yellow food color and cardamom powder.
  • Mix.
  • Meanwhile, add ghee in a pan.
  • Add grated coconut and fry on medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
  • Add khoya and sugar syrup and mix well.
  • Pour the mixture in the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Let the barfi set for 3-4 hours.
  • Cut into small pieces.
  • Garnish with dry fruits slivers, silver foil and saffron strand.
  • Note - If your Barfi is not setting and is too soft, just microwave the mixture for 3-4 minutes and set again.
  • You can skip using food color and can make a white color barfi.
  • The consistency of sugar syrup is important for the barfi to set nicely.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg