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    MILK BARFI | MILK POWDER BURFI

    Published: Oct 20, 2019 · Modified: Jun 20, 2021 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Milk Barfi or Milk Powder Burfi is a super delicious, easy to make, melt in mouth Indian sweet or fudge recipe prepared using 5 ingredients in less than 30 minutes. One of the best gluten free, no bake dessert. A perfect sweet to make on Diwali, Holi, Navratri or any special occasion!

    Milk Barfi or Burfi - Indian sweets and desserts , Diwali sweets recipes

    What is Barfi or Burfi?

    Burfi is a popular Indian milk based sweet recipe that is prepared during festivals like Diwali or Deepavali, Holi, Rakhi and any special occasions like birthdays and weddings. There are many barfi varieties - but few of my favorites include Besan burfi (barfi), Kaju barfi (kaju katli), Chocolate burfi, Pista Burfi, Almond or Badam Barfi.

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    What is your favorite barfi flavor? Let me know in the comment below!

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    How to make Perfect Milk Barfi or Burfi sweet?

    Traditionally this requires khoya or mawa - milk solids - and some does need sugar syrup. But I always like to take shortcuts and have prepared using milk powder and this does not require you to make any sugar syrup or check for consistency. This method using milk powder makes it quicker and easier with no compromise in taste if you follow the steps exactly as given below.

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    First important step is to do the entire process on low flame and keep stirring continuously throughout the process. Else the barfi starts changing its color from the bottom. Stop cooking once the mixture thickens or forms like mass and ghee starts leaving the sides of the pan. Cooking for a long time will make it chewy - which we ideally want to avoid.

    I took exactly 10 minutes to cook on low flame once I added everything. The time may vary a little here and there depending on the type and size of pan you use and the intensity of the flame. To check if it is done, take a small piece of the mixture and in a minute or so try to roll it to form a ball. If you are able to do it, it means the barfi is done. It's time for setting it 🙂

    You can always garnish barfis with nuts of your choice or edible silver (Vark).

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    Why is my Barfi not setting?

    If your burfi doesn't set,  it means you have under cooked the mixture.  Put the mixture back on heat, cook for few more minutes till it leaves side of the pan and now set it again.

    Why is my Barfi chewy?

    Cooking for longer time or over cooked mixture makes your barfi chewy which you would want to avoid.  Removing the mixture at right time is the key.  Best way to master it is to try with small batch first like any other Indian mithai.

    What can be made from milk powder?

    Try out this Vienna bread - popular no fail bread recipe.  Two of my favorite Indian desserts like gulab jamun and barfi with different flavors (badam pista Barfi)  can also be prepared.

    What can be used instead of milk powder?

    I have not tried it yet but few of my friends and readers have. You can use full fat whole milk for milk powder in the recipe.
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    Some of my favorite and popular Indian sweets
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    • Basundi
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    • Rava coconut laddu

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    Step wise recipe for Milk Barfi | Milk Powder Burfi | Fudge | Doodh ki Mithai
    Indian milk barfi or milk powder burfi sweet garnished with nuts

    Milk Barfi | Milk Powder Burfi

    Kushi
    Milk Barfi or Milk Burfi is a super delicious, quick, and easy-to-make, melt in mouth Indian sweet or fudge recipe prepared using 5 ingredients in less than 30 minutes. A perfect sweet to make on Diwali, Navratri, Holi, Rakshabandhan, Christmas, or any special occasion.
    4.94 from 73 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 18 mins
    Total Time 23 mins
    Course Desserts, sweets
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 18
    Calories 175 kcal

    Equipment

    • Nonstick pan
    • Spatula
    • Greased plate or cake pan

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅓ cup Ghee, or Brown Butter
    • 1 cup Whole Milk
    • 3 cups Milk Powder
    • ¾ cup Fine sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
    • 2 tablespoon Almonds or Badam Chopped for garnish

    Instructions
     

    Step I

    • Heat ghee in a pan. If you are using butter, heat till it melts and becomes light golden in color.
      ⅓ cup Ghee, or Brown Butter
    • Add whole milk and bring it to boil on low flame. Keep stirring to prevent it from burning at the bottom.
      1 cup Whole Milk
    • Once you see the milk start bubbling add the milk powder in increments of ¾ cup and keep whisking while adding so that there are no lumps. 
      ¾ cup Fine sugar
    • Continue stirring this on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

    Step II

    • Add sugar and mix everything together. Continuously keep stirring on low flame for exactly 10 minutes till the mixture forms like a ball or dough and ghee starts separating from the pan.  (Check tips)
      3 cups Milk Powder
    • Add cardamom powder, mix and switch off the flame. 
      ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder

    Step III

    • Transfer this mixture to a greased plate or pan. Smooth with back of spoon or spatula. 
    • Garnish with nuts and press gently with spatula. Let this set for about 1 ½ to 2 hours. Once it sets cut them into desired shape. 
      2 tablespoon Almonds or Badam Chopped for garnish
    • Milk Burfis or Barfis are now ready. Store in air tight container for 5 days or in refrigerator upto 2 weeks. 

    Notes

    • See that the entire process of making burfis is done only on LOW FLAME.
    • I took exactly 10 minutes to cook on low flame once I added sugar. The time may vary a little here and there depending on the type and size of pan you use and the intensity of the flame. 
    • To check if it is done, take a small piece of the mixture and in a minute or so try to roll it to from a ball. If you are able to do it, it means the barfi is done. It's time for setting it 🙂
    • You can use any nuts of your choice or edible silver (vark) if desired. 
    • If your burfi doesn’t set,  it means you have under cooked the mixture.  Put the mixture back on heat, cook for few more minutes till it leaves side of the pan and now set it again.
    • Cooking for longer time or over cooked mixture makes your barfi chewy which you would want to avoid.  Removing the mixture at right time is the key.  Best way to master it is to try with small batch first like any other Indian mithai.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 221IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 0.1mg
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    Ingredients for Milk Barfi or Milk Powder Burfi

    • ⅓ cup Ghee, or Brown Butter
    • 1 cup Whole Milk
    • 3 cups Milk Powder
    • ¾ cup Fine sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
    • 2 tablespoon Almonds or Badam Chopped for garnish
    Instructions for Barfi or Burfi

    Step I

    1. Heat ghee in a pan. If you are using butter, heat till it melts and become light golden in color.
    2. Add whole milk and bring it to boil on low flame. Keep stirring to prevent it from burning at the bottom.
    3. Once you see the milk start bubbling add the milk powder in increments of ¾ cup and keep whisking while adding so that there are no lumps. 
    4. Continue stirring this on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

    Step II

    1. Add sugar and mix everything together. Continuously keep stirring on low flame for exactly 10 minutes till the mixture forms like a ball or dough and ghee starts separating from the pan.  (Check tips)
    2. Add cardamom powder,mix and switch off the flame. 

    Step III

    1. Transfer this mixture to a greased plate or pan. Smooth with back of spoon or spatula. 
    2. Garnish with nuts and press gently with spatula. Let this set for about 1 ½ to 2 hours. Once it sets cut them into desired shape. 
    3. Milk Burfis or Barfis are now ready. Store in air tight container for 5 days or in refrigerator upto 2 weeks. 
    Recipe Notes
    • See that the entire process of making burfis are done only on LOW FLAME.
    • I took exactly 10 minutes to cook on low flame once I added sugar. The time may vary a little here and there depending on the type and size of pan you use and the intensity of the flame. 
    • To check if it is done, take a small piece of the mixture and in a minute or so try to roll it to from a ball. If you are able to do it, it means the barfi is done. It's time for setting it
    • You can use any nuts of your choice or edible silver (vark) if desired. 
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    1. Katie Jacques

      February 13, 2023 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is so incredible! Perfectly creamy and the directions were easy to follow!

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