I was looking for a healthy and easy dessert recipe to make this Diwali and share it with my friends. Then I came across this recipe from Skinny Recipes and tried the same at home. It turned out delicious and was loved by most of my friends, as it was a perfect recipe for those who wanted to avoid white sugar. Coconut Barfi is also known as Nariyal burfi in Hindi, Tenginakayi burfi (kayi burfi) in Kannada, and Soyi khadi in Konkani. This jaggery coconut burfi is healthier than the traditional Coconut burfi made with refined white sugar. We have added the toasted coconut into the jaggery syrup in this recipe and then cooked it further. Alternately, you can add powdered jaggery and fresh coconut and cook on medium-low flame, stirring continuously till the mixture starts coming together, leaving the sides of the pan. The texture of the barfis will vary slightly in both methods.
Coconut Barfi Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Coconut Jaggery Burfi
Either grease a tray with ghee or line a tray with parchment/butter paper. Set aside. Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan, add the chopped nuts, and lightly roast them. Then add freshly grated coconut and roast on low flame until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep aside. In the same pan, add powdered jaggery, and water, and boil till you get a sticky consistency. You don’t need a one-string consistency for this recipe. Then, add roasted coconut and nuts to the jaggery mixture along with cardamom powder. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame till the mixture starts coming together, leaving the sides of the pan. Switch off the heat; otherwise, burfi will be chewy. Transfer the burfi mixture to the greased tray. Spread and press them gently down with a spoon evenly. Garnish with chopped pistachios if needed, and let them cool a bit. Cut into the desired shape when it’s warm, and enjoy! Serve Coconut Barfi with jaggery for your next potluck or festival.
Tips & Variations
Storage Suggestions
It stays good for seven days at room temperature and up to 2 weeks when refrigerated in an air-tight container.
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