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Carrot Burfi | Carrot Milk Powder Burfi Recipe

Carrot burfi is one easy dessert that can be prepared in jiffy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Servings: 8 nos.
Author: Sumana

Ingredients

  • Grated carrot- 1/2 cup tightly pressed
  • Grated coconut- 1/4 cup tightly pressed
  • Milk powder- 1/4 cup
  • Sugar- 3/4 cup
  • Cardamom powder- 1/4 tsp
  • Ghee- 2 tbsp
  • Milk- 1/4 cup
  • Almond slices to garnish optional

Instructions

Preparation

  • Measure the ingredients and keep them ready. Grease a tray with little ghee and keep it aside.
    carrot burfi preparation step 1

Method

  • Next heat all the ghee in a pan, as it melts add grated carrot and coconut. Saute and cook for 5 to 6 minutes till the raw smell subsides.
    carrot burfi preparation step 2
  • When the carrot and coconut shrinks, include milk powder and mix well.
    carrot burfi preparation step3
  • Next add sugar and milk. Mix well and stir to help sugar dissolve.
    carrot burfi preparation step4
  • The mixture turns to running consistency and as you cook bubbles would form.
    carrot burfi preparation step5
  • Add cardamom powder and continue cooking while stirring the mixture constantly. It begins to thicken and leaves the pan.
    carrot burfi preparation step 5
  • At one stage the mixture froths and becomes porous. That is when you need to transfer the mixture to greased tray. Level it up using a flat spatula.
    carrot burfi preparation step 6
  • Mark the pieces when it is still hot, garnish with few almond slices. Once cools down, you can easily remove the pieces.
    carrot burfi preparation step 7
  • Easy carrot burfi is ready for Diwali 2018.
    Carrot burfi for Diwali

Notes

  • The carrot and coconut needs to be sauteed for 6 to 7 minutes otherwise raw smell doesn't subside.
  • After adding sugar and milk, the mixture should turn watery.
  • When you continue cooking, it will thicken and froth. That is when, you need to switch off.
  • Be quick to transfer the mixture to ghee greased tray because it will harden soon.
  • Do not alter sugar and milk powder quantity as they help burfi hold shape.