Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Nariyal Barfi (Coconut Milk Fudge)
Chef's Menu Description
A time-honoured Indian confectionery hand-crafted with reduced milk, fragrant green cardamom, saffron, and toasted pistachio nuts.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups fresh coconut, grated
- • 3/4 cup sugar
- • 1/4 cup water
- • 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
- • 1 tbsp ghee
- • 2 tbsp chopped cashews
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pulse the grated coconut once so it is fine but not pasty.
2
Phase 2
Boil the sugar and water to a one-string consistency syrup.
3
Phase 3
Add the coconut and cardamom powder and stir until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
4
Phase 4
Transfer to a greased tray and press into an even 1 cm layer.
5
Phase 5
Rest 20 minutes, then cut into squares.
6
Phase 6
Press chopped cashews onto each piece and store in an airtight container.