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    Home » Dessert and Sweets recipes

    Carrot Burfi | Gajar Ki Barfi | Simple Carrot Dessert

    Published: Jun 25, 2021 · Modified: Jan 21, 2023 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Carrot Burfi or Gajar Ki Barfi is a quick and easy-to-make, soft and melt-in-mouth Indian sweet or mithai recipe prepared using freshly grated carrots.

    One of the best recipes to try when carrots are in season, especially during festivals like Diwali, Karwa Chauth, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

    Carrot Burfi, Gajar Ki Barfi #burfi #barfi #indiansweets #mithai #diwalirecipes #karwachauth #navratri

    New to barfi or burfi? Try my popular recipe on the blog MILK BURFI (MILK POWDER BARFI) to know more about this special Indian sweet.

    What is Carrot Burfi or Barfi?

    Carrot Burfi is a build-on recipe or extended version of the popular Indian sweet GAJAR KA HALWA. The taste is almost similar to halwa but the texture is different. The addition of milk powder dries out the moisture giving it the texture of BARFI. Instead of milk powder, you can also use coconut to absorb the moisture.

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    Last year for Diwali I had prepared CARROT HALWA and to make the holiday season extra special I had prepared CARROT HALWA CAKE.  

    This time I have prepared carrot burfi and also a special treat using the same. Any guess guys? Stay tuned.

    Carrot Burfi, Gajar Ki Barfi #burfi #barfi #indiansweets #mithai #diwalirecipes #karwachauth #navratri

    Love Laddu (Ladoo) over Burfi?

    You can also make carrot laddu or ladoo using the same mixture instead of burfi. To make carrot laddus, instead of spreading the mixture on a greased plate take small portions and shape them into balls.

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    Ingredients for Carrot Burfi | Gajar Ki Barfi

    4 cups Carrots, peeled and grated
    3 tablespoon Ghee, (melted butter or brown butter)
    ¾ cup Milk
    ½ cup Sugar
    ¾ cup Milk powder
    ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
    Pistachios for garnish

    How to make Carrot Burfi | Gajar Ki Barfi

    • Grease a plate or baking sheet, or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a pan or kadai heat ghee. Now add the grated carrots and sauté them till the carrot starts changing color and begins to shrink.
    • Next, add milk and stir well. Continue to cook till carrot turns soft and milk evaporates almost completely.
    • Add sugar and stir till sugar melts and the mixture thickens.
    • Now add milk powder and stir thoroughly. See that there are no lumps.
    • Mix till mixture separates from the pan. Take a small piece of the mixture and try rolling it to form a ball. If you can do that easily then at this point add cardamom powder, mix, and switch off the flame. (You can make balls using this mixture if you love to serve these as ladoos.)
    • Transfer the mixture to the prepared plate and spread it evenly depending on the desired thickness. (approximately ½ to ¾ inch thick)
    • Top it with pistachios and press them gently using a spatula.
    • Let it set for 30 minutes. Cut them into squares or desired shapes.

    Carrot Burfi, Gajar Halwa, Carrot Laddo, Laddu, Indian Sweets, Desserts #indianrecipes #gajarkahalwa #carrotcake

    Tips to make the best burfi or barfi?
    • Love richer burfi? Then use milkmaid or condensed milk instead of sugar.
    • Milk powder is used basically to absorb any moisture and make it firmer. Thus the texture of the final product is much different than carrot halwa. If you cannot find good quality milk powder, you can even use grated coconut, almond powder, or cashew powder.
    • Barfi should always be cooked on low to medium-low flame.
    • For the best results, cook the carrot till the rawness goes off completely even before you add milk.

    Carrot Barfi, Gajar Halwa, Carrot Laddo, Laddu, Indian Sweets, Desserts #indianrecipes #gajarkahalwa #carrotcake

    When to stop cooking barfi (burfi)?

    This depends on the final texture of the burfi you prefer. If your barfi doesn't set at all, it means you have undercooked the mixture. For firmer and denser texture you have to cook more, and for soft and less firm texture cook it for a lesser time. Basically, when you take a small piece of the mixture and try to shape them into a ball, you should be able to do it easily and that is the right stage.

    Carrot Burfi, Gajar Halwa, Carrot Laddo, Laddu, Indian Sweets, Desserts #indianrecipes #gajarkahalwa #carrotcake

    How to store carrot burfi or barfi?

    Any leftover carrot barfi should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Beetroot Burfi?

    Love beetroot over carrot? You can simply substitute carrot with beetroot to make beetroot burfi.

    Carrot Barfi, Gajar Halwa, Carrot Laddo, Laddu, Indian Sweets, Desserts #indianrecipes #gajarkahalwa #carrotcake

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    Carrot Burfi - Easy Carrot Dessert Recipe | Gajar Ki Barfi

    Kushi
    Carrot Burfi or Gajar Ki Barfi is a quick and easy-to-make, soft and melt-in-mouth Indian sweet or mithai recipe prepared using freshly grated carrots.
    One of the best recipes to try when carrots are in season especially during festivals like Diwali, Karwa Chauth, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, sweets
    Cuisine Indian, north indian, South Indian
    Servings 12
    Calories 131 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Greased plate
    • 1 Cooking pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups Carrots, peeled and grated
    • 3 tablespoon Ghee (brown butter or melted butter)
    • ¾ cup Milk
    • ½ cup Sugar
    • ¾ cup Milk powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
    • Pistachios or nuts of your choice for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Grease a plate or baking sheet, or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a pan or kadai heat ghee. Now add the grated carrots and sauté them till the carrot starts changing color and begins to shrink.
      3 tablespoon Ghee (brown butter or melted butter), 4 cups Carrots, peeled and grated
    • Next, add milk and stir well. Continue to cook till carrot turns soft and milk evaporates almost completely.
      ¾ cup Milk
    • Add sugar and stir till sugar melts and the mixture thickens.
      ½ cup Sugar
    • Now add milk powder and stir thoroughly. See that there are no lumps.
      ¾ cup Milk powder
    • Mix till mixture separates from the pan. Take a small piece of the mixture and try rolling it to form a ball. If you can do that easily then at this point add cardamom powder, mix, and switch off the flame. (You can make balls using this mixture if you love to serve these as ladoos.) check the video above recipe maker
      ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
    • Transfer the mixture to the prepared plate and spread it evenly depending on the desired thickness. (approximately ½ to ¾ inch thick)
    • Top it with pistachios and press them gently using a spatula.
      Pistachios or nuts of your choice for garnish
    • Let it set for 30 minutes. Cut them into squares or desired shapes.

    Video

    Notes

    • Love richer burfi? Then use milkmaid or condensed milk instead of sugar.
    • Milk powder is used basically to absorb any moisture and make it firmer. Thus the texture of the final product is much different than carrot halwa. If you cannot find good quality milk powder, you can even use grated coconut, almond powder, or cashew powder.
    • Barfi should always be cooked on low to medium-low flame.
    • For the best results, cook the carrot till the rawness goes off completely even before you add milk.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 7227IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 0.2mg
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    Carrot Burfi or Gajar Ki Barfi is a quick and easy to make, soft and melt in mouth Indian sweet or mithai recipe prepared using fresh grated carrots. #burfi #barfi #Indiansweets #indiandesserts #diwali #Mithai #halwa #laddu #Ladoo

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    1. Venkatesh

      June 26, 2021 at 10:53 am

      Very tasty. Excellent 👌👌

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    2. Veronika Singh

      August 18, 2021 at 12:18 am

      5 stars
      Loved the recipe! Fun to make and the end result is looking good,
      Mine is still chilling in the fridge.

      Reply
    3. Chethana Hegde

      October 13, 2023 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      My favorite sweets. Thanks for this recipe.

      Reply
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