CARROT-Coconut BURFI

Category: Dessert

Carrot-Coconut burfi is made with grated carrot, coconut, sugar as main ingredients, and sliced almonds to make it even better, of course, it's optional. A very easy and simple recipe without any fancy ingredient or method. 

RECIPE

Prep Time:  15 Mins    |  Cook time: 20 mins     |  Makes: 15 squares

Ingredients

• Carrot, grated – 1 cup

• Coconut, grated – 1 cup

• Sliced Almonds - 1/2 cup (optional)

• Sugar – 2 cups

• Cardamom – 1tsp

• Ghee – 2 tbsp

PREPARATION METHOD:

• In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee, add coconut and carrot along with sliced almonds (optional) to it.  Saute well until the raw smell of the carrot goes away and becomes fragrant. Keep a greased tray ready.

• Add sugar and keep mixing. Once starts bubbling, keep the flame in medium always, and keep stirring.

• After some time, the mixture will start leaving the pan and thickens. Also, the ghee will start to leave the sides of the pan. Add powdered cardamom lastly.

• Pour in the greased tray. Let it become warm. Cut it to your desired shape and size.

TIPS:

• I grated carrots very finely.

• Cook it in medium flame. Otherwise, it may stick to the bottom and change color easily.

• Store in an airtight container and it can stay good for 3-4 days.