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Kesar Barfi

Kesar Barfi is a delicious, aromatic sweet made by simmering milk powder with sugar syrup & infused with kesar / saffron and cut to square blocks. Kesar Barfi makes moments special and commonly made during Diwali.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings9 pieces
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon kesar / saffron
  • 2 teaspoon milk

Instructions

  • In a kadai take sugar and water and heat it up. Heat until it bubbles up well.
  • Soak saffron (reserve few for garnish) in warm milk and set aside.
  • Cook until it forms  single string consistency.
  • Now we need to add all these 3 butter, kesar milk and milk powder.
  • Mix well without any lumps.
  • Scrap the sides and keep cooking. It will first be very thin then start bubbling and become thick.
  • It will start to thicken more, see the texture it will be thickish like idli batter consistency. Switch off.
  • Immediately pour into a ghee greased tray, then sprinkle nuts and saffron on top. Leave it undisturbed for at least 30mins then mark pieces and enjoy Kesar Barfi!

Notes

  • Be careful on the single consistency string else you will not get burfis. It will be gooey and will not set.
  • I used everyday brand milk powder and the sweetness was perfect. Plus or minus sugar according to the brand of milk powder.
Nutrition Facts
Kesar Barfi
Amount Per Serving (50 g)
Calories 147 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 64mg3%
Potassium 192mg5%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 174IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 132mg13%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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