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    Gulkand Khoya Barfi | Mawa Barfi | 2 in 1 Burfi

    Published: Nov 1, 2021 · Modified: Feb 3, 2023 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Gulkand Khoya Barfi is a classic and rich, aromatic, and melt-in-mouth Indian no-bake fudge recipe prepared using just 4 ingredients.

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    WOW! I just cannot believe the most awaited festival Diwali is in the next two days. How are your preparations going on? I can't thank you enough for all the love that you guys are pouring on my new as well as old posts 🙂 Thank you all. You guys are the best !!!!!

    With my MILK BARFI post going viral for its simplicity and mind-blowing taste, all I could think was to share more burfi recipes that are easy to prepare and, at the same time, tasty and pretty too. I was under the wrong impression that with the new social media trend of posting recipes for a fusion of Indian and Western desserts, people would not love my traditional recipes. But I was wrong. Nothing can beat the traditional BURFI, LADDU (LADOO), or NANKHATAI. 

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    Making of Gulkand Khoya Barfi

    I had some leftover gulkand after preparing DOODH PEDA (6 DIFFERENT FLAVORS), and this time, I wanted to make burfi with khoya instead of milk powder. I had done all my previous burfi recipes with milk powder, so I wanted to try something different. I zeroed in on using khoya/khova/mawa in place of milk powder, and to make the recipe interesting, I decided to prepare a 2-in-1 burfi. 

    how to make halwai style burfi sweet at home? khova, mawa, khoya or milk powder based recipes

    If you want to keep your recipe simple, you can mix all the ingredients and prepare a burfi with just one flavor and color. To make it more festive and beautiful, I have created two layers. It's not complicated at all. For one layer, I have used gulkand, i.e., sweetened rose jam as the flavor.

    I used a pinch of red food color to give it a festive look and provide a hint about the flavoring used. I wanted to present the traditional burfi flavor for the one layer and, therefore, used cardamom powder. You can use any flavor combination of your choice. Check out the video on the making of burfi.

    how to make halwai style burfi sweet at home? khova, mawa, khoya or milk powder based recipes

    Ingredients

    800 grams Khoya or Mawa or Khoa
    1 cup Sugar

    First Layer (Mawa ki Barfi)

    ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder

    Second layer (Gulkand Ki burfi)

    2 tablespoon Gulkand
    Pinch of red color (optional)
    Silver vark or edible silver (optional)

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    How to make Gulkand Khoya Barfi | 2 in 1 Burfi | Gulkand Mawa Barfi

    Making the base for two barfis

    You can grate or crumble mawa or khova.

    In a pan, mix khoya and sugar together. See that there are no lumps.

    Keep this on medium flame and continue to saute till the mixture thickens, comes together, and forms a mass. This may take anywhere between 8 to 10 minutes. Check out the video here. Time required may vary depending on the flame's intensity, pan's thickness, and the moisture content in the khoya.

    Next, divide the sweetened mawa dough into two equal parts.

    To one portion, you can add cardamom powder and transfer this to a greased plate or tray lined with parchment paper. Press and level it.

    To another portion, add gulkand, red food color, and mix. Transfer this mixture over the first layer. Press and level. Garnish it with edible silver (vark) if needed.

    Let this set for a couple of hours at room temperature or in the refrigerator. I prefer to let the burfi cool for 30 mins at room temperature and then transfer it to the fridge for a couple of hours or until set. Then cut them into desired shape and size. Enjoy. Happy Diwali.

    how to make halwai style burfi sweet at home? khova, mawa, khoya or milk powder based recipes

    Tips:
    • See that you always cook on medium to medium-low flame and keep stirring so that the mixture is not burnt.
    • If you want it richer, you can add 1 tablespoon of ghee if desired.
    How to store gulkand barfi?

    Because mawa is used, I highly recommend storing the burfis in an airtight container and keeping them in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.

    Some more barfi variations  :

    Here are some variations you can consider for the 2-in-1 burfi with the same base recipe. For one layer, keep it plain and simple and flavor with a pinch of cardamom powder. For the second layer, you can add any of the following instead of gulkand.

    Paan Barfi : You can add ground meetha paan instead of gulkand to make paan barfi. Use green food color.

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    Chocolate Barfi : Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, mix and set to make chocolate barfi. Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the chocolate flavor.

    Kesar Badam Barfi : Add saffron strands and crushed or slivered almonds and mix well.

    Coffee Barfi : Add ½ teaspoon of instant coffee powder and ½ teaspoon of Cocoa powder and mix well.

    What is your favorite barfi flavor?

    Ok, let me give you so more free ideas. In this recipe, I have stopped with 2 layers. If you like to have a crazy explosion of flavors, you can divide the sweetened mawa mixture into 3 or 4 portions and add different flavors and colors to form a multi-layered burfi. Let it rest and solidify. Cut into pieces and enjoy.

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    Video recipe for Gulkand Khoya (khova) Barfi | 2 in 1 Burfi | Gulkand Mawa Barfi

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    Gulkand Khoya Barfi | Mawa Barfi - Holi, Diwali Special Sweet

    Kushi
    Gulkand Khoya Barfi is a classic and rich, aromatic, and melt-in-mouth Indian no-bake fudge recipe prepared using just 4 ingredients. Best Indian sweet or mithai for Holi, Diwali.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Desserts, sweets
    Cuisine north indian, Pakistani, South Indian
    Servings 32 pieces
    Calories 149 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 800 grams Khoya or Mawa or Khoa
    • 1 cup Sugar

    First Layer (Mawa ki Barfi)

    • ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder

    Second layer (Gulkand Ki burfi)

    • 2 tablespoon Gulkand
    • Pinch of red color (optional)
    • Silver vark or edible silver (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • You can grate or crumble mawa or khova.
    • In a pan, mix khoya and sugar together. See that there are no lumps.
      800 grams Khoya or Mawa or Khoa, 1 cup Sugar
    • Keep this on medium flame and continue to saute till the mixture thickens, comes together, and forms a mass. This may take anywhere between 8 to 10 minutes. Check out the video here. Time required may vary depending on the flame’s intensity, pan’s thickness, and the moisture content in the khoya.
    • Next, divide the sweetened mawa dough into two equal parts.
    • To one portion, you can add cardamom powder and transfer this to a greased plate or tray lined with parchment paper. Press and level it.
      ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
    • To another portion, add gulkand, red food color, and mix. Transfer this mixture over the first layer. Press and level. Garnish it with edible silver (vark) if needed.
      2 tablespoon Gulkand, Pinch of red color (optional), Silver vark or edible silver (optional)
    • Let this set for a couple of hours at room temperature or in the refrigerator. I prefer to let the burfi cool for 30 mins at room temperature and then transfer it to the fridge for a couple of hours or until set. Then cut them into desired shape and size. Enjoy. Happy Diwali.

    Video

    Notes

    • See that you always cook on medium to medium-low flame and keep stirring so that the mixture is not burnt.
    • If you want it richer, you can add 1 tablespoon of ghee if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 0.004gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 234IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 0.2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Stephanie

      February 03, 2023 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      What a pretty dessert! I love the added touch of edible silver!

      Reply
    2. Liz

      February 03, 2023 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      I had never heard of this before but this was so good! My family was excited to try something new!

      Reply
    3. Traci

      February 03, 2023 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      So fun! What a gorgeous version of this recipe loaded with great tips! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    4. Dana Sandonato

      February 03, 2023 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      What an cool recipe! This sounds delicious. Looking forward to trying it.

      Reply
    5. veenaazmanov

      February 03, 2023 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for such amazing tips. Love the 2 in 1 Barfi method. Looks good and definitely tempting.

      Reply
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