Milk powder barfi also known as milk burfi is such an easy desert made with just 4 ingredients. It hardly takes 10 mins to make from start to finish unlike my milk cake which takes hours to make. This easy milk burfi is a must make sweet in your Diwali celebration. Learn how to make this super delicious milk barfi shared with step by step pictures and video.
Milk powder burfi
Easy Milk Powder Burfi Recipe - Milk Powder Barfi Recipe with step wise pictures. When I was writing down my to-do recipes for this diwali, first thing which came to my mind is the burfi which I saw in a sweet stall. They are called as milk burfi and it was in different colours and flavours. Those barfis were not the hard ones, it is soft and crumbly like texture.
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Couple days back I thought of giving it a try and as usual I adjusted the recipe to my liking and it was super delicious. This whole barfi making process took me under 10 mins from start to finish. And when we took the first bite the barfi was so yummy. It was not too sweet at all. Infact you can reduce the sweetness as per your liking.
Try this recipe for this diwali and you will be glad that you did. For more flavours of this recipe, stay tuned. And if you love sweets, you got to check my Diwali sweet collections, my favorite from the collection is gulab jamun.
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About Milk Barfi ( Milk powder barfi)
Milk barfi also known as milk powder barfi, doodh ki mittai or milk burfi is made with ghee, milk powder, powdered sugar and milk. The ingredients are cooked together to create a solid milk mass like texture which is then pressed in a tray to set. Enjoy my kaju katli and Badam katli.
It is important to use powdered sugar for this recipe. I always powder my sugar when adding in this recipe to make the barfi mix thick. I used unsweetened dry milk which adds texture without making it too sweet. If you want chocolate flavoured milk barfi, check my chocolate milk powder barfi.
Traditionally it is made with whole milk which is reduced until it is thick like this milk barfi. It takes hours of mixing and cooking. But this time I used milk powder to make my life easier and it didn’t disappoint. The whole cooking process took me less than 10 minutes to make.
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Milk Powder Barfi Ingredients
Milk powder - use dry milk powder also known as unsweetened milk powder. I use everyday brand and I like the taste of it.
Sugar - it is important to powder the sugar, because granulated sugar takes more time to cook and achieve the consistency. You can even use confectioners sugar.
Milk - whole milk is preferred in this recipe and you don’t need to use too much milk as well.
Ghee - use pure desi ghee for flavour.
Optional - I flavoured my bargi with saffron strands and nuts. You can add crushed cardamom as well.
Why This Recipe Works?
Easy & Quick - we use milk powder for making this burfi, which reduces the cooking time a lot. You need just 5 minutes to put together this barfi which makes it a great last minute sweet idea for Diwali or any festive occasions.
Just Few Ingredients - technically this recipe uses just 4 ingredients like milk powder, sugar, milk and ghee. Adding nuts and saffron is optional.
Low in sugar - this burfi uses just ¼ cup of sugar, unlike other sweet recipes which is loaded with sugar.
Novice to Pro cook - the recipe is so simple, even a novice cook can make it easily. This recipe is a simplified recipe which can be easy to try.
How to Make Milk Burfi (3 Easy Steps)
Pre-Prep - grease mould with ghee before hand. Powder sugar in a blender.
Cooking Burfi - Heat ghee in a nonstick pan, add milk powder, milk and give a mix. Saute this for 30 seconds to 1 min till it is well combined. Add in powdered sugar and mix well. In 1 minute the ghee will start to leave the sides of the pan. It won't take more than 1 min.
Setting & Serving - Immediately pour it in a grease pan and top with saffron and nuts. Leave to cool for and set for 2 hours. Slice and enjoy.
How to Make Milk Powder Burfi (Stepwise Pictures)
Pre-preparation
1)Grease a pan with generous amount of ghee. This is to pour the milk powder barfi once it is cooked. You can line the pan with parchment paper for easy unmoulding.
2)Take sugar in a blender and powder till fine.
Cook Milk Powder Burfi
3)Heat ghee in a nonstick pan. Make sure the heat is on low.
4)Add in milk powder.
5)Add in milk. This is to hydrate the milk powder and to prevent it from burning.
6)Mix it together. It will come together into a mass like.
7)Now add in powdered sugar. You don't need too much sugar. A little sugar is enough to sweeten the burfi.
8)Mix the sugar into the milk powder and combine for 2 minutes.
9)Now the mixture has come together like a mass.
Setting Milk powder Burfi
10)Spoon the mixture into the mould. Press it gently using a spatula till the top is smooth.
11)Sprinkle top with saffron and chopped nuts. Allow it to set for 2 hours at room temperature to firm up.
12)Cut into pieces and enjoy.
13)Serve.
Expert Tips
- It is best to use a nonstick pan for this barfi which makes easy cooking.
- Cook barfi on medium heat and don’t over cook the barfi. Overcooking may result in chewy barfi.
- You can flavour this milk powder barfi with any flavourings.
- You have to powder sugar before adding into the pan. You can use confectioners sugar or icing sugar instead of regular sugar.
- You can decorate the burfi with silver foil paper or chopped nuts.
Serving and storage
Milk powder barfi has to be stored in fridge since it contains milk. But it can be kept at room temperature for one to 2 days.
FAQ
1)Which milk powder to use for barfi?
You can use dry milk powder. Make sure to use unsweetened milk powder. Baby milk powder is completely different from dry milk powder.
2)How long can we store milk powder barfi?
Milk powder barfi has to be stored in fridge since it contains milk. But it can be kept at room temperature for one to 2 days. Milk powder barfi can be stored in fridge for up to a week.
3)Can I use jaggery instead of regular sugar?
No jaggery tends to curdle the milk, so it is important to use regular sugar instead of jaggery.
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Milk Powder Burfi Recipe (Milk Barfi) | Doodh Mithai Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Cooking pot
- Square Tray to Set Barfi
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup Milk powder | Dry Milk Powder
- ⅛ cup Ghee
- ¼ cup Milk
- ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Normal sugar powdered in a blender
- a pinch Saffron strands optional
- 1 tbsp Nuts sliced optional
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a nonstick pan, add milk powder, milk and give a mix. Saute this for 30 seconds to 1 min till it is well combined.
- Add in powdered sugar and mix well. In 1 minute the ghee will start to leave the sides of the pan. It won't take more than 1 mins. Immediately pour it in a grease pan and top with saffron and nuts.
- Leave to cool for and set for 2 hours. Slice and enjoy.
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Notes
- It is best to use a nonstick pan for this barfi which makes easy cooking.
- Cook barfi on medium heat and don’t over cook the barfi. Overcooking may result in chewy barfi.
- You can flavour this milk powder barfi with any flavourings.
- You have to powder sugar before adding into the pan. You can use confectioners sugar or icing sugar instead of regular sugar.
- Don't add too much sugar, since milk powder has some sugar in them, you need very little sugar. I used ¼ cup of sugar, you can increase it till ⅓ cup.
- You can decorate the burfi with silver foil paper or chopped nuts.
Serving and storage
Milk powder barfi has to be stored in fridge since it contains milk. But it can be kept at room temperature for one to 2 days.Nutrition
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Ssri
Hi I used the same measure of ingredients as you've given. It turned out sticky and gooey. Can you tell me how to fix it
Aarthi
try adding more milk powder and mix
Elizabeth
Hi, you can try below link as well. Easy to follow instructions
http://www.merjana.com/burfi-recipe/
Ramitha
Hi,
I tried this recipe and it turned out super delicious and yummy.
Very simple with few ingredients and can be prepared within no time even by a beginner like me.
Divyajaikumar
Very nice recipe.But I turned it into a palkova like consistency.My kids loved it.
SK
Hai shall I Pediasure milk powder.
Adriena
Do you use box milk or fresh cow's milk?
Kevin
Hi please tell me if i Can use water instead of Milk.Thanx for your reply
Gayathri raviraj
Tried this burfi and it came out well
Sinu
Haiii can I use pediasure milk powder..
Aarthi
no not at all
Nish
Can I substitute sugar with jaggery ?
kehkashan kouser
can I use normal vessel instead of non stick pan
Aarthi
yes u can
Ramya Guhan
I am always looking for healthy and easy recipes. I exchanged jaggery for sugar and it turned out awesome.
Shilpa
Hi Mam! I was looking for an easy burfi recipe and came across yours. Looks yummy, just like the name of your website! Can I increase the quantity of the ingredients to make more servings? Please reply. Thanks.
Aarthi
Yes u can double the recipe
K
Hi please tell me if I will increase the shelf life if I use water instead of milk. Thanks
Aarthi
It will affect the texture and taste since milk has fat in them. For best taste it is better to use milk.
Deep
Amazing and super easy recipe!
Mahajayam Exports
It looks yummy!!!