COCONUT BARFI WITH CONDENSED MILK / COCONUT FUDGE

Coconut Barfi is a traditional Indian sweet made with fresh coconut, sugar and milk. Traditional method is where grated fresh coconut is cooked in full fat milk till it becomes into a fudge like mass. Sugar or jaggery is added along with some cardamom powder. However, if you don't have too much time and need a quick version of this popular and delicious mithai or dessert then using desiccated coconut and sweetened condensed milk is handy.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups desiccated coconut (grated finely)
• 1 cup full fat milk
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 1/4 tsp saffron strands
• 1 tbsp pistachio slices (optional)
• extra ghee for greasing

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add milk and desiccated coconut in a pan. Cover and allow the coconut to soak in the milk. Allow it to soak for 30 minutes.
2. 2Heat 1 tbsp milk in a small pan or bowl. I used the microwave oven to heat the milk in a heatproof bowl.
3. 3Add the saffron strands and leave it on the side.
4. 4Put the pan over medium to low heat. Allow the mixture to become hot.
5. 5Allow the mixture to cook for 5-7 minutes. It will become slightly thicker.
6. 6Add the condensed milk. Mix well.
7. 7Cook the mixture over low to medium heat and stirring all the time.
8. 8The mixture will become thicker.
9. 9It will take about 15-20 minutes for the mixture to become thick and come away from the sides of the pan.
10. 10Gather the mixture into a ball in the pan. Stick a teaspoon in the middle. If it does not fall then the barfi is ready.
11. 11Add cardamom powder to the mixture. Mix well.
12. 12Grease a tray lightly with ghee.
13. 13Alternately, you can line the tray with a plastic sheet or parchment paper.
14. 14Pour the mixture into the tray. I used a 4 inch X 6 inch .
15. 15Level it out with a spatula.
16. 16Dab the saffron milk over the coconut barfi using a pasty brush.
17. 17Sprinkle pistachio slices over it. Press the slices down with the back of a teaspoon.
18. 18Let the barfi set for 2-3 hours.
19. 19Cut into squares and serve.