Barfi

Cooking time: 1 hour

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

- 500g khoya (milk solids)

- 200g powdered sugar

- 50g ghee (clarified butter)

- 1/2tsp cardamom powder

- A handful of chopped nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, or cashews) for garnishing

Method

- Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat and add ghee to it. Allow the ghee to melt completely.

- Crumble the khoya and add it to the pan. Stir continuously to prevent sticking or burning. Cook the khoya on medium heat until it becomes soft and starts to release ghee.

- Reduce the heat to low and add the powdered sugar to the pan. Mix well until the sugar is completely incorporated into the khoya.

- Add the cardamom powder to the mixture and continue to cook on low heat. Keep stirring continuously to avoid lumps and ensure even cooking.

- Cook the mixture until it thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan. It should have a smooth and slightly sticky consistency.

- Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes. Meanwhile, grease a square or rectangular tray with ghee and set it aside.

- Once the mixture is slightly cooled but still warm, transfer it to the greased tray. Spread it evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.

- While the mixture is still warm, sprinkle the chopped nuts on top and gently press them into the barfi mixture.

- Allow the barfi to cool completely and set at room temperature for a few hours or refrigerate for faster setting.

- Once the barfi is completely set, cut it into desired shapes such as squares or diamonds.

- Serve your barfi as a sweet treat or gift it to your loved ones.