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Coconut Barfi
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Sweet and chewy , this recipe is so simple and very easy to make . For variation , just omit the food color and dip the white coconut barfis in Bitter sweet chocolate glaze and leave it on a rack to set .
Ingredients:
2 c white granulated sugar
3/4 c water
1 1/2 c fresh shredded coconut
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cardamom pods, seeds finely powdered
few drops of food colouring of your choice
Directions:
1. Add the sugar and water and cardamom pwd to a heavy, large saucepan.
2. Cook the sugar in medium heat slightly golden colored .
3. May take 15 to 20 mins .
4. As soon as the sugar syrup reaches the right consistency, quickly add the shredded coconut .
5. Stir the coconut and syrup mixture over medium heat until the mixture thickens abit and leaves the sides of the pan
6. Stir in the ghee and food colour .
7. Remove when you can see the bottom of the saucepan as you drag the spoon across it .
8. Pour into a greased tray and spreading it evenly with a spatula .. Allow to cool for few mins and cut the burfi into squares or the shape u desire .
9. Do not fully cut through.
10. Allow it to cool awhile and turn it out onto a board and cut through it .
By RecipeOfHealth.com