Coconut Barfi Recipe

Coconut Barfi Recipe - is a popular South Indian sweet recipe also known as nariyal barfi, thengai barfi which is made using freshly grated coconut, sugar, ghee, cardamom and cloves. This simple nariyal barfi is delicious just like my badam burfi and kaju katli. Learn how to make thengai barfi Recipe with Step by Step Pictures and Video.

Coconut Barfi

Coconut barfi is a super simple and popular Indian sweet. I have shared coconut burfi recipe with step by step pictures and video. 

Amma is famous for her coconut barfi, whenever my cousins visit our place, the first thing which they request my mom is to make some coconut barfi. My mum makes it as an edible gift for them to take along their journey. Since it is so easy peasy to make, this barfi has taken its strong reputation in our house. She also makes rava ladoo, it is one of her specialities.

About Coconut Barfi

Coconut barfi also known as thengai barfi, nariyal barfi, nariyal ki barfi is made with fresh or desiccated coconut. Coconut is cooked with sugar till thickened and set in moulds. I have made a similar kind of recipe made with coconut which has double layer called as double decker coconut barfi.

It just calls for simple everyday ingredients. You will need just coconut, sugar and little ghee. This recipe doesn't uses too much ghee, just add a tbsp of ghee for flavour. Coconut barfi is made using basic ingredients which you already have on hand. If you are looking for any sweets to make under 15 minutes then this is the recipe.

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Coconut Barfi Ingredients

Coconut - best coconut barfi is made using fresh coconut. but you could use desiccated coconut or dried coconut flakes too.

Sugar - sugar is important to make the coconut barfi set. There are recipes in which you can use jaggery instead of sugar. 

Ghee - very little ghee is used in nariyal barfi. you need to add ghee just to give a nice aroma. 

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How to Make Coconut Barfi (3 Easy Steps)

Grinding Coconut - Take coconut and milk in a blender and make into a slightly coarse puree.

Cooking Barfi - Add this puree to a non stick or a heavy bottom pan. Add in sugar to this and keep stirring. Keep cooking and mixing this till it starts to thicken and leaves the sides of the pan, it will take around 15 mins. Add in ghee and cardamom powder and mix well. Keep this mixing. It will start to leave the sides of the pan and foam around the edges.

Setting Barfi - Pour this into a greased plate and allow it to cool down. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy.

Nariyal Barfi Variations

You can make coconut barfi many different ways. Here are few variations you can try when making coconut barfi.

Coconut Barfi with jaggery

Instead of sugar you can use grated jaggery for making barfi.

Coconut Barfi using Condensed milk

Desiccated coconut, sweetened condensed milk, ghee and chopped nuts and cooked together till thickened and transferred to a tray to set.

Thengai Barfi using Sugar Syrup

First sugar is cooked with water to make single string consistency and then coconut is added and cooked to create burfi. This method gives a little firm coconut burfi.

Coconut Barfi using Coconut Milk

freshly grated coconut is cooked with coconut milk and sugar. The thickened mixture is poured in tray to set. This burfi is rich and dense.

How to Make Coconut Barfi (Stepwise Pictures)

Grinding Coconut

1)Take fresh coconut in a blender. If you cannot find fresh coconut you can use frozen coconut.

2)Add little milk to grind the coconut. Instead of regular milk you can use coconut milk.

3)Grind this to a coarse puree and set aside.

Cooking Coconut Barfi

4)Take the ground coconut in a heavy bottom kadai.

5)Add in sugar and mix well.

6)Mix coconut and sugar till mixed. The sugar starts to melt when you heat.

7)Cook the coconut and sugar on medium heat till it starts to thicken.

8)Now the mixture has started to thicken.

9)Add in little ghee and give a good mix. This entire process will take around 7 to 8 minutes.

10)Add in ground cardamom and mix well.

11)Now the mixture has started to thicken and leaves the sides of the pan.

12)This is how it looks. Always cook coconut barfi on medium heat.

Setting Coconut Barfi

13)Grease plate with little ghee.

14)Transfer the mixture to the greased plate.

15)Spread evenly. Let it set for few hours.

16)Once set cut into pieces.

17)Enjoy.

Expert Tips

• You can grind the coconut to a coarse puree with milk or without milk.
• Don't over cook the barfi else it will crystallize and harden.
• You can use coconut milk for grinding coconut instead of milk.
• This barfi can be stored in room temperature for up to 5 days. You can store this more than a week in the fridge.

Storage

Coconut barfi can be stored at room temperature for 4 to 5 days. Store it in fridge in an air tight container if you want to store longer.

Serving

Coconut Barfi is a fudge which is made and served during festive occasions. Serve coconut barfi with ice cream for a new twist.

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