Vanilla Barfi Recipe

How to make Vanilla Barfi

Barfi, borfi or burfi is a dense milk based sweet from the Indian subcontinent, and a type of mithai. The name is a derivative of the Persian word barf, which means snow.

A few of the famous varieties of barfi include besan barfi (made with gram flour), kaaju barfi (made with cashews), pista barfi (made with ground pistachios), and sing barfi (made with peanuts).

The main ingredients of plain barfis include condensed milk and sugar. The ingredients are cooked in a vessel until the mixture solidifies.

The flavour of a barfi is often enhanced with fruits (such as mango or coconut) or nuts (such as cashew, pistachio, or peanut) and spices (such as cardamom or rose water).

Barfis are usually coated with a thin layer of edible metallic leaf known as vark. They are typically cut into square, diamond, or round shapes.

The sweet is easily adapted for casual occasions to the most formal event. Different types of barfi vary in their colour and texture.

Vanilla chocolate Barfi recipe
Vanilla chocolate burfi recipe with two layers like in mithai shops.

COURSE: DESSERT, SNACK
CUISINE: INDIAN
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: 9 pieces

Ingredients

For the vanilla layer:
3/4 cup milk powder
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 and 1/2 tbsp melted ghee
1/2 tsp vanilla essence

For the chocolate layer:
3/4 cup milk powder
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 and 1/2 tbsp melted ghee
1 and 1/2 tsp coco powder
1 tbsp choco chips
1 tbsp chopped nuts

Directions

Heat ghee in a pan, add milk.

Add vanilla essence.Immediately add milk powder and whisk well to avoid lumps.

Once it becomes smooth paste add powdered sugar.Whisk well.Now keep cooking in low flame. It starts to thicken first.

It will then start to leave the sides of the pan, grease your hands with ghee and try rolling a tiny pinch if it rolls into a ball easily without sticking then this is the right stage to switch off.

Transfer the mixture to a greased pan.Level it with a ghee greased spatula.Set aside.Now add 2 tsp of water to coco powder, make a smooth paste and keep it ready.

Repeat steps 1 and 2.Instead of adding vanilla essence add coco powder paste and mix well.Add choco chips and mix well. It will start to thicken.

Then leave the sides of the pan. It will be glossy and easily come together.

Grease your hands with ghee and try rolling a tiny pinch if it rolls into a ball easily without sticking then this is the right stage to switch off.If it sticks then cook for few more mins.Transfer the mixture to the pan over the vanilla layer.

Pat it well with a ghee greased spatula.Sprinkle mixed nuts over it and press it slightly.Allow it to set in fridge atleast for 30mins to 1 hr.

Then cut into small squares and serve.

Author: Sharmilee J

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