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    Coconut Burfi Recipe | Thengai Barfi Recipe

    November 5, 2021 By Aarthi 18 Comments

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    Coconut Burfi Recipe with Step by Step Pictures and Video. Coconut barfi is a popular south indian sweet recipe made using freshly grated coconut, sugar, ghee, cardamom and cloves. This simple nariyal burfi is delicious just like my badam burfi and kaju katli.

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    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.

    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    1. Coconut Burfi Ingredients
    2. Nariyal Barfi Preparation
    3. How to Make Coconut Barfi
    4. Coconut Barfi Storage
    5. Coconut Barfi Serving
    6. Coconut Burfi Recipe | How to Make Coconut Barfi | Nariyal Barfi
    7. Coconut Burfi Recipe with Step by Step Pictures

    Coconut Burfi Ingredients

    Coconut burfi is made using basic ingredients which you already have on hand. These are the ingredients which you need.

    Coconut - best coconut burfi 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 burfi. you need to add ghee just to give a nice aroma. 

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    It just calls for simple everyday ingredients. You will need just coconut, sugar and little ghee. The another cool thing about this recipe is, it needs no ghee in it. But I love to add a tsp of ghee for flavor.

    Nariyal Barfi Preparation

    Coconut Barfi using Condensed milk:

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

    Coconut Burfi 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 Burfi 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 

    • Take coconut and milk in a blender and make into a slightly coarse puree.
    • Add this to a non stick or a heavy bottom pan. Add in sugar to this and keep stiring.
    • 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.
    • At this point. Pour this into a greased plate and allow it to cool down.
    • Once cooled, cut into squares.
    • Serve.

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    Coconut Barfi 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.

    Coconut Barfi 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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    Coconut Burfi Recipe | How to Make Coconut Barfi | Nariyal Barfi

    Coconut Burfi is a delicious south indian sweet made with coconut, sugar and ghee flavored with cardamom and cloves. This nariyal barfi is easy to make and keeps well for 4 to 5 days.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Resting Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian, South Indian
    Servings 10 pieces
    Calories 504 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Fresh Coconut grated (packed)
    • 11/2 cup Sugar
    • ½ cup Milk
    • 1 tbsp Ghee
    • 3 no Cardamom powdered
    • 2 no Cloves powdered

    Instructions
     

    • Take coconut and milk in a blender and make into a slightly coarse puree.
    • Add this to a non stick or a heavy bottom pan. Add in sugar to this and keep stiring.
    • 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, cardamom powder and cloves powder and mix well.
    • Keep this mixing. It will start to leave the sides of the pan and foam around the edges.
    • At this point. Pour this into a greased plate and allow it to cool down.
    • Once cooled, cut into squares.
    • Serve.

    Video

    https://youtu.be/7wh2squ7cmw

    Notes

    This barfi can be stored in room temperature for up to 5 days. You can store this more than a week in the fridge.
    Nutrition Facts
    Coconut Burfi Recipe | How to Make Coconut Barfi | Nariyal Barfi
    Amount Per Serving (1 servings)
    Calories 504 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 5mg2%
    Sodium 10mg0%
    Potassium 81mg2%
    Carbohydrates 113g38%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 111g123%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 20IU0%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 20mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword barfi, coconut
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    Coconut Burfi Recipe with Step by Step Pictures

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    Take all your ingredients
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    Take coconut in a blender
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    Add milk to it
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    Puree it coarsely
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    Add this to a heavy bottom pan
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    Add in sugar too
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    Mix well
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    Keep stirring till it thickens
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    Keep mixing
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    Add a tbsp of ghee
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    some cardamom powder and cloves powder.
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    mix well
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    Keep mixing till it leaves the sides
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    Grease a plate
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    Pour the barfi mixture in this
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    flatten it
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    cut into squares
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    Comments

    1. sujatha umesh

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      hello aarthi....u have made this burfi so easy to make....ur pictures r really helpful....will surely make this today....:) 🙂

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    2. Veena Theagarajan

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      yummy I do it without grinding.. this looks tempting

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    3. Cheah ~ No-Frills Recipes

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      This is rich and good to satisfy my hunger pangs when it hit me some time before dinner!

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    4. sujatha umesh

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      i made this aarthi...but i cud not cut the burfi into pieces like u have done...it was a bit soft but still very tasty...i followed ur instuctions exactly...can u pls tell me whr i went wrong???

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    5. Aarthi

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      @sujatha umesh If it is a bit soft, then transfer that again to the kadai and cook for a little longer. Now tranfer that to the plate and cut into squares

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    6. Valar Naidu

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      Hi Aarthi,

      Just wanna know can we use frozen coconut to make this barfi ?

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    7. Aarthi

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      @Valar Naiduyes u can use

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    8. Anonymous

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      Can I add color to this coconut barfi

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    9. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousyes u can add

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    10. Mehnaz Shakil

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      Can i use coconut bura available in market

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    11. Aarthi

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      @Mehnaz ShakilYou have to use fresh grated coconut

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    12. Anonymous

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      Hi sis..i tried this today..it tastes so good, but it didn't come as thick pieces..why so?

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    13. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousif you didn;t cook it enough it will be soft, cook little longer.

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    14. Anonymous

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      Can I make this with desiccated coconut?

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      • Aarthi

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        No it wont work. will share a diff recipe using desiccated coconut soon

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    15. Anonymous

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      Hi aarthi can we use simply water instead of milk

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    16. Anonymous

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      Woow i tried it, and i achieved it..instead of a cup i used a glass n follow the recipe according to the size i used..n finally end up with 26 pieces..
      Thank you so much Aarthi

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    17. Karishma

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      Can we useful instead of ghee

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