Soft, creamy, and distinctly coconutty, it has that delicate flavor of desserts with saffron. So simple to make with just 6 ingredients, the khoya burfi is a homemade pleasure at its best.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Cooling Time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs25 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Coconut burfi, Coconut saffron burfi, How to make coconut burfi, Nariyal burfi
Servings: 32pieces
Calories:
Author: Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
2TbspGhee
2 1/3cup / 300 gmsGrated Khoya
1cup/ 125 gmsPowdered sugar
3cups / 200 gmsDesiccated coconut
2tspSaffron soaked in 50ml warm milk
1/3 -1/2cupLukewarm milkOptional
1/4cup / 25 gmsFinely chopped Pistachio
Instructions
Heat ghee in a thick-bottomed pan.
Add the grated khoya. Cook the khoya over very low heat for about 5-6 minutes, constantly stirring it.
Mix in the powdered sugar and cook for another 5-6 minutes, while stirring it continuously, until the khoya and sugar melt.
Add in the coconut and saffron milk. Cook for another 5-6 minutes.
You may need to add extra milk in case the mixture is a bit dry. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Sprinkle in the pistachios.
Spread the mixture evenly in a greased tray. Top with gold or silver foil / vark. Cool completely in the refrigerator. Cut in squares and serve. Enjoy!