- Heat a non-stick kadhai over medium-low and add grated coconut, sugar, and cream. Mix them well till they are well combined. Continue to cook them while stirring continuously till the mixture turns yellowish golden in color and starts leaving the sides of the kadai. Remove the kadhai from heat and add cardamom powder and icing sugar and mix well. Grease a thali with ghee. Pour the mixture into the greased pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle finely chopped pistachios And let the coconut barfi set for an hour or so. Slice the barfi into equal pieces.