Coconut Barfi

Barfi is a Pakistani and Indian confection popular all over Pakistan and India, and often a part of festivals. The recipe included here is for coconut barfi.

Medium
đŸ„— Vegetarian
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

250 g sugar

2

150 ml water

3

250 g finely-grated coconut

4

Ghee

5

Ground cardamom (optional)

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Combine sugar and water in a pot, and cook to a 2–3 thread (about 235–255°F) sugar syrup.

2

Warm the coconut in a heavy saucepan, and pour in the hot syrup. Stir well, and cook until a soft lump forms.

3

Press and spread the mixture into a ghee-greased pan or mold, and let cool.

4

Sprinkle with cardamom.

5

Cut into squares, and store in an airtight container.