Place a parchment paper or silicon mat in an 8 x 8-inch baking pan. Grease the silicon mat with some ghee, and set it aside.
Heat the milk in a saucepan. Turn off the heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
Mix desiccated coconut powder with 1 ½ cup of hot milk. Set it aside for 20 minutes.
Mix dry milk powder with the remaining hot milk. Set it aside for 20 minutes.
Heat a non-stick pan, and add ghee. When the ghee melts, add the dry milk powder mixture, and stir continuously on medium heat until it forms into a soft dough ball.
Add desiccated coconut mixture to the milk mixture, and cook on medium heat stirring frequently to avoid the coconut from browning. Cook until all the moisture is evaporated and the mixture starts to form into a soft dough.
Add sugar, and cook on medium heat stirring frequently until the mixture starts to form into a soft dough.
Transfer the mixture onto a greased pan, and press firmly. Optional, sprinkle some green cardamom powder on top of the burfi and gently press.
Allow the burfi to set, cut into the desired shape and enjoy.
Notes
Please refer to the blog post for the following:
Tips For Delicious Coconut Burfi
Frequently Asked Questions
I buy desiccated coconut powder from an Indian or Asian supermarket.
I used about 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream for a rich and creamier burfi. You can skip the cream if you prefer.
Saffron and green cardamom go great with coconut. I used some green cardamom as a garnish for the burfi.
I use organic cane sugar in my cooking. It is slightly mild in flavor as compared to granulated sugar. Feel free to swap raw sugar with granulated sugar.
I have used green cardamom powder as a garnish. Edible silver leaves, nuts, and dry rose petals make a great garnish.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Burfi Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
186
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
11
mg
4
%
Sodium
78
mg
3
%
Potassium
337
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
295
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
184
mg
18
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.