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    Coconut Burfi (Video Recipe)

    Oct 18, 2020 Modified: Oct 18, 2020 by Rekha Kakkar This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Coconut burfi, fudgy traditional Indian sweet prepared with dry desiccated coconut, milk powder sugar and ghee. Traditionally coconut burfi is made with milk or milkmaid but in this recipe I am sharing with you this instant Indian Mithai you can make with simple ingredients in home.

    Coconut burfi is tasty traditional Indian sweet that can be made in minutes. Traditionally coconut burfi is made with milk but this is coconut burfi recipe with Milk powder, desiccated coconut, and sugar. An instant Indian Mithai that can be made in minutes.

    Coconut burfi popular Indian sweet that is made during festivals.In Tamilnadu coconut burfi is known as Thengai Burfi which is made with freshly scraped coconut, milk, sugar and ghee.

    How to Make Coconut Burfi?

    There are many ways to make this delicious burfi. Some people make burfi with condensed milk and coconut. But I use this tried and tested milk powder coconut burfi without condensed milk. The recipe is super quick too.

    You can cook it in 15 Minutes flat and have a traditional Indian sweet on the table in minutes.

    I don’t make sweets or desserts often, but when I do I make sure it should be a quick one and most importantly taste should be totally worthy of the calories we are going to consume.

    Yes! I need a full return of my investments sort of person in this department :D. SO, trust me this one is totally worthy of the calories it packs and is super quick to make.

    Ingredients for Coconut Burfi Recipe

    How to Make Coconut Burfi (Video)

    Recipe Notes and Tips

    • While making coconut burfi with Milk Powder, one thing that is important is a continuous stirring of the mixture on slow heat. This way  you don’t end up burning it or browning it too much.
    • You should cook the mixture till it thickens to really fudge consistency and comes together as a mass and leaves the sides of the pan.
    • Cool it enough and keep in the refrigerator for minimum 30 minutes so that It is easy to cut in proper shapes.

    Coconut burfi is tasty traditional Indian sweet that can be made in minutes. Traditionally coconut burfi is made with milk but this is coconut burfi recipe with Milk powder, desiccated coconut, and sugar. An instant Indian Mithai that can be made in minutes.

    Storage

    Burfee remains fresh outside fridge for 1-2 days. Want to keep it more than that? Store the cut squares in an airtight container in the fridge for shelf life upto 3 weeks.

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    Coconut burfi is tasty traditional Indian sweet that can be made in minutes. Traditionally coconut burfi is made with milk but this is coconut burfi recipe with Milk powder, desiccated coconut, and sugar. An instant Indian Mithai that can be made in minutes.

    Coconut Burfi Recipe | How to Make Coconut burfi

    Coconut burfi is tasty traditional Indian sweet that can be made in minutes. Traditionally coconut burfi is made with milk but this is burfi recipe with Milk powder, desiccated coconut, and sugar.
    4.41 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian, indian cuisine, north indian, south indian
    Keyword: burfi, coconut
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 12 Pieces
    Calories: 158kcal
    Author: Rekha Kakkar

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup ghee
    • ¾ cup milk
    • 1 cup Milk powder
    • 1 cup Desiccated coconut
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Green cardamom powder
    • 1 tablespoon pistachio chopped

    Instructions

    • Heat the ghee in a thick bottomed non stick pan. Allow it to melt completely and add milk.
    • Warm the milk for 1-2 minutes and add sugar. Mix it well and stir to dissolve completely.
    • Now add milk powder to the milk and keep it stirring continuously on a very low heat till it starts to thicken.
    • Add desiccated coconut and mix it in the mixture and cook it till whole mix starts to come together and form a thick mass.
    • Now grease a plate/dish with ghee and spread the hot coconut burfi mixture with a spatula while flattening it on the surface.
    • Garnish with chopped pistachios and almonds and place it to set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
    • Cut the milk powder coconut burfi into desired shapes and enjoy.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Manasa

      December 04, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      Hi I made this sweet, it was really tasty but mine turned out to be Little chewy. Not sure y

      Reply
    2. Deepali

      December 05, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      Can baby milk powder be used?

      Reply
      • Rekha Kakkar

        December 06, 2017 at 8:02 am

        I don't think so. I have never used it so can not tell 🙂

        Reply
    3. desert safari uae

      December 25, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      It's amazing to go to see this website and reading the views of all friends concerning this article, while I am also
      eager of getting know-how.

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    4. Manju Singh

      October 23, 2020 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to make

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    5. Rokhaya

      July 14, 2021 at 11:08 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for my brothers wedding first ever time in my life i made it the recipe is simple guests were wowed cant wait to make it again

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