Mava Burfi

urfi

Ingredients:

500 gms khoya

300 gms. powdered sugar

1 tsp. cardamom powder

2 sheets silver foil (edible)

Method:

Mash khoya . Mix in tne sugar. Put into a heavy saucepan.

Cook on slow flame, stirring continuously.

Cook till the mixture is a very soft lump.*

Place on a working board and roll with a rolling pin to 1/2 inch thickness.

Cool a little. Spread on the working board silver foil carefully and evenly.

Make incisions with knife to cut in the desired size and shape.

Note: Burfi is usually cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.

Variation:

To make chocolate mava burfi: Follow till * as above. Divide the mixture in two parts 1/3 and 2/3

In the smaller part mix 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and 1/2 tsp. chocolate colour.

Roll both parts separately. Place the chocolate on the mava layer. Roll lightly.

Continue as for mavaburfee.

Serves: 25 helpings

Time required:1/2 hr.

Shelf life: 10 days





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Khajur Burfi or Rolls

olls

1 tin condensed milk

1 kg khajur deseeded (dates)

250 gm mixed dryfruits (badam, cashew, pista)

1/2 cup dessicated dry coconut

Method

Break up khajur coarsely

Add milkmaid and dryfruit all in a heavy, non-stick pan.

Cook on slow flame, stirring continuously.

Do not allow to stick to bottom.

It takes a while to cook

Stir gently till a soft lump forms.

Spread some of the coconut on a butter paper sheet.

Grease hands and take a chunk of the mixture and roll into a thick roll, on the sheet, all the coconut to cover it.

Chill the rolls in the fridge

Cut into slices

Or set in a tray and cut into squares.


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