Mava Barfi

By Chaheti Tiwari

Mar, 22nd

649

Servings
25 persons
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
2 - 4

Ingredients

  • 500 gms khoya
  • 300 gms. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. cardamom powder
  • 2 sheets silver foil (edible)

Instructions

  • Mash khoya . Mix in tne sugar. Put into a heavy saucepan. Cook on slow flame, stirring continuously. Cook till the mixture is a very soft lump.*
  • Place on a working board and roll with a rolling pin to 1/2 inch thickness. Cool a little. Spread on the working board silver foil carefully and evenly. Make incisions with knife to cut in the desired size and shape.
  • Note: Burfi is usually cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.

Notes/Tips

Variation: To make chocolate mava burfi: Follow till * as above. Divide the mixture in two parts 1/3 and 2/3 In the smaller part mix 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and 1/2 tsp. chocolate colour. Roll both parts separately. Place the chocolate on the mava layer. Roll lightly. Continue as for mavaburfee. Serves: 25 helpings Time required:1/2 hr. Shelf life: 10 days