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     KHOYA - NARIYAL BARFI

                 Any Indian festival or auspicious occasion is incomplete without a sweet delicacy,specially laddu,barfi,etc.,etc. Barfi is usually made with mawa/khoya,chena,lentils,and so on. Here,I have made this barfi with khoya combine with coconut.Try this simple recipe,and make your festival more colorful,with family and friends. 

 Preparation time : 5 mins.
Cooking time : 30 mins.
Servings : 35 - 40 pieces
Ingredients : 
  • Khoya/mawa - 300 gms.
  • Sugar/shakkar - 1 1/2 cups/250 gms.
  • Dessicated coconut - 2 cups
  • Green cardamom/choti elaichi pwd. - 1/2 tsp
  • Tutti frutti - few pieces ( for decoration )

 Method :
  • Take the khoya on a big plate or thali and mash with the help of your palm,until smooth and even in texture.
  • Place a heavy bottomed pan/kadhai on gas with flame low,and put the khoya into it.
  • Add both the sugar and the coconut into the khoya and mix properly.
  • Stir continuously,keeping the flame low,till all the sugar melt.
  • Continue stiring till all the liquid dries up,and the whole mixture attains a dough-like looks. Switch off the flame.
  • Take it out of the pan on a greased plate. Allow to cool a little.
  • Spread,pat and flatten with your hand.  Keep 1/2 cm.or your desired thickness.
  • With the help of a biscuit cutter of any shape or size,start cutting the barfi one by one.
  • Decorate with tutti frutti and serve.

Suggestion : You can use freshly grated coconut,instead of dessicated one.
                     

                                                                                                                                  Enjoy cooking🍳🍴

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