Barfi

Name: Barfi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup ghee; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 cups unsweetened milk powder; 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

A rich Indian sweet made with milk powder, ghee, and cardamom cooked into a soft fudge and sliced into squares.

25 minEasyServes 16110 cal/serving

IndianDessertStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1/4 cup ghee
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups unsweetened milk powder
1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Instructions

1

Grease an 8-inch square pan with ghee and line with parchment paper.
2

In a non-stick pan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup ghee and stir in 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until dissolved.
3

Gradually add 2 cups unsweetened milk powder, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
4

Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
5

Stir in 1/2 tsp cardamom powder and cook for another minute.
6

Transfer mixture to the prepared pan, smooth the top, and cool completely for 1 hour before slicing.

Questions

Can I make Barfi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup ghee, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 cups unsweetened milk powder. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Barfi keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Barfi?

Yes. As written it serves 16. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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