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

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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.

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Questions

What is Barfi?

A rich Indian sweet made with milk powder, ghee, and cardamom cooked into a soft fudge and sliced into squares. This reference files it under Indian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

How long does Barfi take?

As written, 25 minutes: 10 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is there a substitute for ghee in Barfi?

The entry for Barfi calls for 1/4 cup ghee. In its place: Use unsalted butter where the heat is moderate, or a neutral oil where it is high. Clarifying butter yourself takes about ten minutes.

Is Barfi keto-friendly?

A serving of Barfi carries 14 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How long does Barfi keep?

Keep Barfi covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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