Mango Coconut Burfi | Fudge

Amma makes awesome Coconut Burfi. They are super duper white and perfectly sweetened, crisp yet melting in the mouth. We make the Coconut Burfi just once a year that too if we plan it as an item during Diwali.

Yesterday when we pureed a fresh batch of Alphonso Mangoes, Appa suggested why not make Mango Coconut Burfi??? This was like a green signal for Amma and all combinations as to ingredients and the proportion where whizzing in her mind.

Amma decided to make this with 7 ingredients! The result was simply divine! The wonderful Mango flavour, bright pleasing colour, the crunch from the coconut and the little specks of Pista green - a perfect visual delight and sweet fit for a King!

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup Fresh Ripe Mango Pulp
1 cup Fresh Coconut, grated

3/4 cup Milk Powder

3/4 cup Sugar

3/4 tsp Homemade Ghee | Clarified Butter
3/4 tsp Green Elaichi | Cardamom Powder

10 Pistachios, finely chopped

METHOD

• Measure and keep all the ingredients handy.

• Grease a plate and keep aside.
• In a thick bottomed pan, add ghee and keep the flame on low. Add grated coconut, sugar, milk powder and mango pulp. Combine and keep stirring for few minutes.
• Keep the flame on medium and stir till the mixture thickens. We need to stir continuously so that the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan.This should take approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add elaichi powder and half of the pistachios and mix well. After few seconds, switch off the gas.
• Transfer the mixture to the greased plate and gently spread to get a uniform thickness. You can use a greased ladle or bowl|katori.
• Garnish with remaining chopped pistachios and gently press them.
• Once cool, cut to desired shape and store in an air tight container.

Note:

a. Mango Coconut Burfi tastes awesome when freshly squeezed Alphonso Mango pulp is used. Any other ripe mango can also be used. In off season, canned mango pulp can be used.

We have used:

1. Aamrai Organic Alphonso Mango
2. Nestle Everyday Diary Whitener

This Mango Season really a tribute to the King of Fruits as it has been fun so far experimenting with it! So far we have relished Mango Phirni, Mango Lassi, Amba Wadi, Mango Milkshake, Aamras, Mango Banana Soy Smoothie,  Aamrakhand, Mango Kulfi and these are just the sweeter part of life as many savouries like Mambahza Kootan, Mambahza Pachadi, Mambahza Pulissery too were feasted upon! All an ode to the perfectly ripe and sweet MANGO!

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About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.