Monday, December 17, 2018

Double Layered Coconut Burfi | Coconut Burfi with Milk Powder

Double Layered Coconut Burfi, a delicious and easy to make burfi with coconut and milk powder. I have a vivid memory of eating coconut burfi from the petti kadai(small shop) during my school days.

In those days, these coconut burfi and porivilangai(roasted chana dal ladoo) were my favorite after lunch snacks and those were 50 paise/ piece then. In petti kadai, the coconut burfis were in two colors (white & pink) and I have a long term wish to make them at home.

Instead of making them in two colors separately, I thought of making them in layers, but I'm not sure about the flavors that go into that petti kadai coconut burfis, I remember only the colors, not the flavors. It's really a long time since I have.

Therefore, I went with my favorite flavors, cardamom for white layer and rose essence for pink layer and also I have added a small amount of milk powder(I'm sure that this was not included in the petti kadai burfi recipe) for extra richness and taste. To my surprise, it turned out so soft and delicious.

Before checking out the recipe, here is a quick update[as of Dec 18], we're moving to the new place again, those who know me personally would have known that how many times we have moved since we got married, sometimes, it kinda feels like a modern nomadic life.

As much as we like to move to new places, at times, it's kind of tiresome to start from scratch again & again. Is anyone related to it ??? So, coming to the point, since we're moving, there will be a lack of post for a while until I get my own kitchen again. Meantime, enjoy your time here. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Double Layer Coconut Burfi

Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 20 mins | Makes : 12
Recipe Category: Sweet | Recipe Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
For Cardamom Layer
Coconut flakes(unsweetened) - 3/4 cup
Milk Powder - 1/4 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Cardamom - 2(crushed)
For Rose Layer
Coconut flakes(unsweetened) - 3/4 cup
Milk Powder - 1/4 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Rose essence - 2 drop
Pink food color(gel) - 1 drop(optional)

Procedure

First let's make the cardamom layer, take the sugar in a pan, add water just enough to cover the sugar and let it melt completely.

Let it boil until the sugar syrup reach one string consistency, then add the coconut flakes and milk powder.

Mix it well without any lumps and then add the crushed cardamom.

Cook till the coconut mixture leaves the sides of the pan and then transfer the mixture into the ghee greased/ lined tray and flat the top with the ghee greased spoon/spatula.

Next let's make the rose layer, take the sugar in a pan, add water just enough to cover the sugar and let it melt completely.

Let it boil until the sugar syrup reach one string consistency, then add the coconut flakes and milk powder.

Mix it well without any lumps.

Then add the rose essence and food color into it and mix it well.

Transfer the mixture on top of the cardamom layer and smooth out the surface on the top. Let it cool a bit and cut into squares.

Let it cool completely and store it in air tight container. Delicious Coconut Burfi is ready.

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Notes:

Instead of doing it in batches, you can make it in one shot and in the end divide the mixture into half and add the different flavoring into each one.
If you're doing like me, make each layer separately, then you have to super quick in making the second layer before the first one sets. Other wise the layers cannot stick together.
While making the second layer, keep the first layer near the stove itself, that way it won't set immediately.
Milk powder gives richness to the burfi.
You can add upto 1/3 cup of milk powder for this burfi.
I have pulsed the coconut once in a mixie for fine texture. But it's optional.

Friday, November 2, 2018

Double Decker Milk Powder Burfi | Vanilla Chocolate Burfi | Diwali Sweet

Double Decker Milk Powder Burfi / Vanilla Chocolate Burfi, a two layer burfi made from the milk powder, here one layer is vanilla flavor and another one is chocolate flavor.

It's my long term wish to make this kind of double layer burfi, after a few disasters, I finally nailed this recipe and was so glad that it turned out so delicious and I can make pieces without any fuss like my earlier attempt.

Guess this was my 4th attempt in making this milk powder burfi to get the perfect texture and taste.Since i'm saying that it took me 4 attempt to get it right, doesn't mean it's difficult to make, all it need is complete attention for entire cooking without leaving unattended even for a second.

Milk powder is a very delicate ingredient to handle, even if it is left unnoticed for a few seconds while making this burfi, it starts to burn at the bottom easily and the whole mixture becomes waste.

So from all these attempts, I have learned a few things, first it should be cooked in low flame for the entire process to get that perfect texture. Second, remove from the flame once it starts to leave the sides, cooking beyond this point makes the chewy burfi unless you're intentionally looking for chewy burfi, then cook for a few more minutes after the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan.

In one of my attempts, I had cooked one layer of burfi for a few more extra minutes and it turned out a little chewy, but ST liked the chewy layer more than the other one. So it's really up to you how you prefer your burfi and cook accordingly.

Which milk powder works best for this burfi?

I have tried this burfi with both full fat milk powder and non- fat milk powder. Both turned out good.

Where can I find non-fat milk powder?

If you're in the US/Canada, non fat milk powder is easily available in all grocery sections. You can find them at the coffee section !! Full fat milk powder is easily available in any Indian stores.

Can I make one layer only ?

Yes, of course. You can make either vanilla or chocolate layers alone.

Why is my burfi chewy ?

As I said earlier, cooking it for a longer time, makes the burfi chewy.

Any other tips?

Cook in low flame and don't leave unattended not even for a second. Follow these tips religiously to get yummy burfi

Now let's check out how to make these super delicious burfi !!

Chocolate Burfi | Double Decker Milk Powder Burfi | Diwali Sweet

Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 20 mins | Makes : 10
Recipe Category: Sweet | Recipe Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
For Vanilla Layer
Milk powder -1 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup(powdered)
Milk- 1/4 cup
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Vanilla essense - 1 tsp
For Chocolate Layer
Milk powder -1 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup(powdered)
Milk- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Cocoa powder - 1 & 1/2 tbsp
Pistachio - few(for garnishing)

Procedure

First for the vanilla layer,heat the ghee in a pan, add the milk and mix it well.

Keep the flame in low for entire cooking. Next add the milk powder and whisk it together with milk mixture without any lumps.

Once the mixtures becomes thick, add the sugar and mix it well.

Let the sugar melts completely, then add the vanilla essence and stir it continuously.

Cook till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan and also you can see the whitish bubbles at the bottom, remove from the heat and transfer into greased / parchment lined tray. Smooth the surface with the ghee greased spoon.

Next, let's make the chocolate layer, the process is all same instead of vanilla essence here we gonna add cocoa powder. heat the ghee in a pan, add the milk and mix it well.

Keep the flame in low for entire cooking. Next add the milk powder and whisk it together with milk mixture without any lumps.

Once the mixtures becomes thick, add the sugar and mix it well.

Let the sugar melts completely, then add the cocoa powder and stir it continuously.

Cook till it leaves the sides of the pan, remove from the heat and transfer on top of the vanilla layer.

Spread it evenly and then press it with greased bowl or spoon for even surface. Let it cool for a while.

Next top it with coarse pistachio and gently press it on top to make sure that it stick it to the burfi and then slice as desired.

Yummy Milk Powder Burfi is ready. For more festive sweets and snacks, check out my collections

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