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Coconut Barfi | Coconut Barfi Recipe | Nariyal ki Barfi

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 Coconut Barfi Recipe with Step by Step Pictures and Video.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Calories: 193kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Fresh Coconut grated (packed)
  • cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Milk
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • ½ tsp Ground Cardamom 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 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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Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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