Meena's Taste Mantra

Coconut Burfi - a melt in the mouth sweet delicacy! Navratri | Diwali Special!

A simply delectable all time favourite is the milky white Coconut Burfi. That too when made with fresh coconut just removed from the tree! This fresh coconut really adds the added oomph to this delicacy!

Amma had made this Coconut Burfi during Navratri. Somehow in the hustle and bustle of the days that followed, I missed out to add this recipe. Amma's Coconut Burfis are really out of this world. They are crisp yet will melt in your mouth!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Coconut, grated

1 cup Sugar

1/2 cup Milk

1 tsp Homemade Ghee | Clarified Butter

1/4 tsp Elaichi | Cardamom Powder

1/2 tsp Homemade Ghee | Clarified Butter, for greasing tray

METHOD

Pulse grated coconut just to break down the coconut gratings to smaller size. Keep aside.
Grease the tray and keep aside.
In a thick bottomed kadhai, add milk and sugar. Place on high flame,
Once sugar is dissolved completely, add coconut, ghee and elaichi powder..
Mix continuously, on medium flame, till the mixture thickens and separates from the sides of the kadhai. This should take approximately 10 minutes.
Switch of the gas and spread the coconut layer on to the greased tray, as per required thickness.
Immediately cut to desired shapes.
Once the Coconut Burfi comes to room temperature, store in air tight container.

Note:

a. Grease the spatula or ladle before spreading the respective layers.

b. This will last fresh in room temperature for a week as this has coconut in it.

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.