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Close up view of Instant Desiccated Coconut Barfi arranged on a black cheese board.

Instant Desiccated Coconut Barfi

Instant Desiccated Coconut Barfi is a quick and easy sweet that can be made in 10 minutes with just 3 ingredients and is best for festivals, parties, or as an edible gift.
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Setting Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

  • 300 gm Desiccated coconut
  • 1 tin 400 gm Sweetened Condensed milk
  • 100 gm Cashews Kaju chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of pistachio/other nuts chopped Optional - Just added for additional color and texture
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped pistachio for garnishing
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Clarified Butter/Ghee for greasing Optional - one can line a tray with parchment paper, or as condensed milk would have some fat at times there is no need to grease the tray

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottom Kadai(wok) lightly dry roast the cashews to remove any moisture.
    100 gm Cashews
    Roasting of cashews in a pan.
  • Once lightly golden brown keep it aside.
    Roasting of cashews in a pan.
  • Similarly if using other nuts, dry roast them and keep it aside.
    1 tablespoon of pistachio/other nuts chopped
  • In the same pan dry roast the desiccated coconut on a slow stove for 2-3 minutes. (One can use a combination of coconut powder or milk powder).
    300 gm Desiccated coconut
  • Turn frequently and do it on a slow stove or else the coconut might burn.
  • Once done remove it and keep it aside.
  • In a Kadai(wok) add the condensed milk.
    1 tin
    Condensed milk added to wok.
  • Warm it for 2-3 minutes, till the milk starts a bit thinner.
  • Now add the desiccated coconut and nuts.
    Adding of Desiccated coconut in condensed milk.
  • Adding of cashews in condensed milk.
  • Mix everything. The mixture will thicken.
    Instant Desiccated Coconut Barfi ready in a pan.
  • Grease a tray or a plate with ghee.
    1/2 teaspoon of Clarified Butter/Ghee for greasing
    Greasing tray for burfi.
  • Spread the mixture on it and flatten it with the back of a spoon or a spatula.
  • Sprinkle chopped pistachio on it and lightly press it.
    1 tablespoon of chopped pistachio for garnishing
    Setting up the burfi in a tray.
  • After 10-15 minutes, give it a cut in the desired shape.
    Setting up the burfi in a tray.
  • Let it set at room temperature or in the fridge.