Yields: 12–15 cups
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15–20 min
Ingredients
For the coconut barfi:
· 2 cups grated fresh or desiccated coconut
· 1 cup condensed milk
· ¼ cup milk
· ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
· 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
· ¼ tsp cardamom powder
For the rose flavoring and decoration:
· 1–2 tsp rose water
· A few drops pink food color (optional)
· Chopped pistachios or almonds for garnish
· Mini cupcake liners or silicone molds
Instructions
1. Prepare the base:
o Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a non-stick pan on low-medium flame.
o Add grated coconut and lightly roast for 2–3 minutes, stirring continuously.
2. Cook the barfi mixture:
o Add condensed milk, milk, sugar, and cardamom powder.
o Cook on low flame, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan (around 8–10 minutes).
o Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Add rose flavor and color:
o Mix in rose water.
o If you want a pink hue, add a few drops of pink food color and mix well.
4. Form the cups:
o Grease mini cupcake liners or silicone molds lightly with ghee.
o Spoon the warm barfi mixture into each cup, pressing gently to form a smooth top.
o Garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds.
5. Set and serve:
o Let the cups cool at room temperature for 1–2 hours or refrigerate for 30–40 minutes to firm up.
o Carefully remove the liners or serve directly in silicone molds.
✨ Tips for a festive touch:
· Sprinkle edible silver leaf (varak) for a traditional New Year sparkle.
· Add a few dried rose petals on top for a delicate, elegant look.
· For variation, mix in some finely chopped dried fruits into the barfi before setting.
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