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    You are here: Home / Recent Posts / 7 Cup Burfi | 7 Cups Sweet

    7 Cup Burfi | 7 Cups Sweet

    Last Updated On: Dec 3, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    7 Cup Burfi is a soft, melt in mouth sweet made by cooking besan flour in ghee along with sugar, carrot, milk and cardamom powder. 7 Cup Burfi gets its name from the 7 cups of ingredients used for this recipe and commonly made during Diwali & special occasions. Learn to make 7 Cup Burfi recipe with step by step pictures.

    7 cups burfi in a wooden plate

    7 cup burfi is a quick barfi made with 7 cups of ingredients. As it uses 7 cups of ingredients, it is called 7 cup barfi. It tastes close to mysore pak with carrots for flavor and taste. Do try this easy sweet and enjoy!

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    • About 7 Cup Burfi
    • 7 Cup Burfi Ingredients
    • How to make 7 Cup Burfi Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving and Storage
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    About 7 Cup Burfi

    7 cup Burfi, 7 cup Sweet, Seven cup cake whatever we call it – Amma learnt this sweet from our neighbor years back when I was schooling and after few disasters during the initial stages she got it right and now perfect every time she makes it.

    The version amma makes is slightly different and results in a textured burfi as seen here but the taste is just awesome. I love the addition of carrots but if you prefer you can replace it with coconut too. As diwali is nearing I’ve slowly started to make sweets, savories and have few already lined up for this space so keep watching.

    7 cups burfi in a wooden plate

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    7 Cup Burfi Ingredients

    • Besan flour – Besan flour also known as gram flour is used, use the fine variety.
    • Sugar – White granulated sugar is used.
    • Ghee – Use pure ghee preferably homemade.
    • Carrot – Carrot adds color and taste to the burfi
    • Milk – Use full cream boiled milk.

    How to make 7 Cup Burfi Step by Step

    1.First choose a cup for measuring all the ingredients. I used my 1/3 cup. To a pan add besan flour and roast until aroma comes slightly, do not let it to change color. Switch off.

    how to make 7 cup burfi step1

    2.Trim the edges of the carrot, peel off the skin then grate the carrots. Measure and add it to the pan.

    how to make 7 cup burfi step2

    3.Add sugar then add milk.

    how to make 7 cup burfi step3

    4.Now finally add ghee.

    how to make 7 cup burfi step4

    5.Now whisk it well for even mixing, make sure there are no lumps formed. Now heat it up, first it will bubble up.

    how to make 7 cup burfi step5

    6.It bubbles up nicely then forms a frothy layers at the edges.

    how to make 7 cup burfi step6

    7.When you mix you can feel its getting thicker. Keep cooking.

    how to make 7 cup burfi step7

    8.Then it will easily leave the sides of the pan with a porous texture(poru poru as we call it in tamil) as seen in the last tiled pic in this step.

    how to make 7 cup burfi step8

    9.Immediately transfer the mixture to a greased tin. When it is still warm, mark with a greased knife then carefully remove the pieces.

    how to make 7 cup burfi step9

    7 cups burfi is ready!

    7 cups burfi in a wooden plate

    Expert Tips

    • You can decrease sugar to 2.5 cups and increase ghee to 1.5 cups.
    • The consistency is very important else it will turn into halwa.
    • You can either use carrot or coconut or use half cup each.
    • If you prefer add ghee roasted cashews.
    • I don’t add cardamom powder if you like you can add.
    • Usually the texture of this burfi should not be smooth, it should be slightly porous. The porous texture depends on how much you roast the besan flour initially.
    • If you are doubtful on the consistency check at the final stage then take a drop and put in a plate and see, in few seconds if it hardens then that is the right stage but be quick else you will not be able to pour and set it.

    Serving and Storage

    7 Cups Burfi keeps well in room temperature for about 3 to 5 days and in fridge for 10 days.

    7 cups burfi in a wooden plate

    If you have any more questions about this 7 Cup Burfi Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter .

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    7 Cup Burfi Recipe | 7 Cups Sweet

    7 Cup Burfi is a soft, melt in mouth sweet made by cooking besan flour in ghee along with sugar, carrot, milk and cardamom powder. 7 Cup Burfi gets its name from the 7 cups of ingredients used for this recipe and commonly made during Diwali & special occasions. Learn to make 7 Cup Burfi recipe with step by step pictures.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Servings10 Burfis
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup besan flour
    • 3 cups sugar
    • 1 cup ghee melted
    • 1 cup coconut or carrot
    • 1 cup milk

    Instructions

    • First choose a cup for measuring all the ingredients. I used my 1/3 cup. To a pan add besan flour and roast until aroma comes slightly, do not let it to change colour. Switch off.
    • Trim the edges of the carrot, peel off the skin then grate the carrots.Measure and add it to the pan.
    • Add sugar then add milk.
    • Now finally add ghee.
    • Now whisk it well for even mixing, make sure there are no lumps formed.Now heat it up, first it will bubble up.
    • It bubbles up nicely then forms a frothy layers at the edges.
    • When you mix you can feel its getting thicker. Keep cooking.
    • Then it will easily leave the sides of the pan with a porous texture(poru poru as we call it in tamil) as seen in the last tiled pic in this step.
    • Immediately transfer the mixture to a greased tin. When it is still warm, mark with a greased knife then carefully remove the pieces.
    • 7 cups burfi is ready!

    Notes

    • You can decrease sugar to 2.5 cups and increase ghee to 1.5 cups.
    • The consistency is very important else it will turn into halwa.
    • You can either use carrot or coconut or use half cup each.
    • If you prefer add ghee roasted cashews.
    • I don’t add cardamom powder if you like you can add.
    • Usually the texture of this burfi should not be smooth, it should be slightly porous. The porous texture depends on how much you roast the besan flour initially.
    • If you are doubtful on the consistency check at the final stage then take a drop and put in a plate and see, in few seconds if it hardens then that is the right stage but be quick else you will not be able to pour and set it.
    Nutrition Facts
    7 Cup Burfi Recipe | 7 Cups Sweet
    Amount Per Serving (25 g)
    Calories 478 Calories from Fat 198
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 22g34%
    Saturated Fat 14g88%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Cholesterol 49mg16%
    Sodium 20mg1%
    Potassium 168mg5%
    Carbohydrates 69g23%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 63g70%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 44IU1%
    Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
    Calcium 37mg4%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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      1. runnergirlinthekitchen

        October 26, 2012 at 3:49 am

        Ohh you have already started with Diwali sweets.. gosh , now am under pressure .. lolLove this recipe!

        Reply
      2. APARNARAJESHKUMAR

        October 26, 2012 at 4:00 am

        wow we generally use coconut 🙂 instead of carrot 🙂 nicely done sry nicely clicked LOL

        Reply
      3. Vardhini

        October 26, 2012 at 4:22 am

        My MIL made it when she visited us. Nice clicks Sharmi.Vardhini

        Reply
      4. Subhashini

        October 26, 2012 at 4:39 am

        I can imagine the aroma of the burfi. Will surely give a try of this.

        Reply
      5. Shweta in the Kitchen

        October 26, 2012 at 4:56 am

        Lovely burfi

        Reply
      6. Nithya

        October 26, 2012 at 5:24 am

        Video lan pinnudhu 🙂 Kalakals Sharmi. Love your work always 🙂

        Reply
      7. Divya Kudua

        October 26, 2012 at 6:36 am

        My sis-in-law makes a very similar version and I love it to bits.Looks delicious!

        Reply
      8. WeR SAHM

        October 26, 2012 at 7:42 am

        lovely post sharmi…. video super….

        Ezcookbook

        Reply
      9. shubha

        October 26, 2012 at 7:45 am

        Vow I am sure this recipe will be better than a Mysore pak and with all the goodness of carrots and cconut,Amust try recipe.

        Reply
      10. Vimitha Anand

        October 26, 2012 at 10:01 am

        Lovely burfi… am salivating here

        Reply
      11. Prathima Rao

        October 26, 2012 at 10:25 am

        Adding carrots is a wonderful idea..Perfect textured burfi..Waiting for more such yummy diwali sweets on Sharmis passion!!
        Prathima Rao
        Prats Corner

        Reply
      12. divya

        October 26, 2012 at 1:29 pm

        wow very tempting recipe,luks gr8!

        Reply
      13. ANU

        October 26, 2012 at 1:46 pm

        wow awesome lookin burfi dear…inviting clicks…

        Reply
      14. Sreevalli E

        October 26, 2012 at 4:48 pm

        Wow.. Yummy burfi.My MIL once made this long back & I just loved it.

        Reply
      15. Turmeric n Spice

        October 26, 2012 at 11:24 pm

        love this ….if only i got a bite

        Reply
      16. Poornima Nair

        October 27, 2012 at 2:41 am

        Awesome Burfi and I like the use of carrots!

        Reply
      17. Satya

        October 27, 2012 at 3:17 am

        i love this burfi …it reminds me of my mom .she always make this for me in childhood..

        Reply
      18. jeyashrisuresh

        October 27, 2012 at 6:38 am

        My mil makes it very nicely. Love the addition of carrots, i always use coconut only. It gave a nice colour to the burfi too. I always mess up while cutting them into shapes. u made it perfectly. Pretty clicks

        Reply
      19. RAKS KITCHEN

        October 27, 2012 at 6:59 am

        Looks very tempting, never tasted before or had idea about the ingredients… Thanks for sharing 🙂

        Reply
      20. Priya

        October 27, 2012 at 2:14 pm

        Adding carrots sounds truly interesting,love coconut in this burfi.

        Reply
      21. Vanamala Hebbar

        October 27, 2012 at 5:02 pm

        Burfi looks very nice….

        Reply
      22. Spandana

        October 28, 2012 at 3:44 pm

        I am in love with these delicious cubes. How I wish sometimes, that I too was with my mom… 🙂

        Reply
      23. Kalaipriya

        January 24, 2013 at 3:16 am

        Hi Sharmi i tried this recepie and it turned out really well ..thanks for u r recepie ..

        Reply
      24. sumana ved

        January 26, 2013 at 11:55 am

        I tried this yesterday….It came out super fantastic…..Thanks

        Reply
      25. Radha

        October 02, 2013 at 9:20 am

        Hi sharmi, made the barfi but with less sugar as added carrots. Came out superb!! My daughter who never ears sweets other than chocolates liked it and had lots. Thank u so much !!!

        Reply
      26. Radha

        October 02, 2013 at 9:20 am

        Hi sharmi, made the barfi but with less sugar as added carrots. Came out superb!! My daughter who never ears sweets other than chocolates liked it and had lots. Thank u so much !!!

        Reply
      27. Agiri

        October 24, 2013 at 5:26 pm

        it's very good idea of carrot instead of coconut in 7cup burfi. Thank you.

        Reply
      28. Agiri

        October 24, 2013 at 5:31 pm

        it's very good idea of carrot instead of coconut in 7cup burfi. Thank you.

        Reply
      29. esh

        October 30, 2013 at 12:34 pm

        Hi There,

        I tired this and unfortunately it was a disaster. I followed everything exactly as mentioned but it turned out to be a gooey mess. The ghee separated and there was excess of it that wouldnt go away. 🙁

        The longer i kept stiring the blacker it got. So i had to throw everything away.

        Has this happened before?

        Reply
      30. SHARMILEE J

        October 30, 2013 at 2:15 pm

        In my early days of trying this sweet once it came like halwa as I missed the final consistency, that must be the problem with urs too….

        Reply
      31. Medini ツ

        October 30, 2013 at 2:34 pm

        I tried this today for the first time, your video helped a lot as when to start plating…it just turned out perfect, your increasing my passion towards cooking… 🙂

        Reply
      32. Remya RK

        November 10, 2013 at 2:49 am

        Hi, If we are using coconut instead of carrot, do we need to roast that also?

        Reply
        • SHARMILEE J

          November 10, 2013 at 7:41 am

          Yes slightly roast and add so that it stays good for longer time…

          Reply
      33. haripriya rishikesh

        October 06, 2014 at 7:22 pm

        can you make this without adding coconut or carrot

        Reply
        • SHARMILEE J

          October 09, 2014 at 11:28 am

          Yes you can give a try and see….

          Reply
      34. Poonam

        August 21, 2015 at 10:37 pm

        I tried and it is a disaster
        It turned out like halwa
        How to fix it now??

        Reply
        • SHARMILEE J

          August 22, 2015 at 3:06 am

          If you miss the consistency then it will be like halwa….don't think it can be fixed at this stage

          Reply
      35. Khanita Bareera

        January 18, 2016 at 11:47 am

        Hello Sharmi,burfi become hard why ?other then that everything was perfect..plz do reply.

        Reply
      36. Khanita Bareera

        January 18, 2016 at 3:25 pm

        it as become as hard as stone but the taste is very good..where i went wrong why it become so hard?

        Reply
        • SHARMILEE J

          January 21, 2016 at 1:44 am

          If its overcooked then it may become hard

          Reply
      37. Maya Tolappa

        November 01, 2016 at 5:52 pm

        can i use maida instead of besan?

        Reply
        • SHARMILEE J

          November 03, 2016 at 2:55 pm

          No besan is the main ingredient in this recipe

          Reply
      38. PArvathy

        January 31, 2017 at 4:09 am

        I tried this for the first time and it came out pretty well….The cubes were soft yet held together.. Accurate proportion!

        Reply
      39. Swapna Seshadri

        December 28, 2017 at 2:34 pm

        Hi Sharmilee Ji, I tried this burfi both with carrots and then replacing the carrots with powdered almonds. Both came out well. Consistency in the case of using almonds came out better. Its a very good and easy recipe for beginners like me.

        Reply
      40. Riddhima.nair

        May 08, 2018 at 3:23 pm

        Looks so yummy, thanks for sharing.

        Reply
      41. Shravs

        February 02, 2019 at 9:00 pm

        Hi I tried this but became halwa. I stirred for long time but even then it was gooey 😒

        Reply
        • Sharmilee J

          February 05, 2019 at 7:49 pm

          If the sugar consistency is not right then it may become halwa 🙁

          Reply
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