Coconut Jaggery Burfi

Coconut jaggery burfi is a simple and delicious Indian sweet made with fresh grated coconut, jaggery, and nuts. It's a chewy and flavorful treat that's perfect for any occasion.

Coconut jaggery burfi is a traditional Indian sweet that has been enjoyed for centuries. It's made with fresh grated coconut, jaggery (a type of unrefined sugar made from palm sap), and nuts. The mixture is cooked until it thickens and becomes sticky, then poured into a tray and allowed to cool. Once cooled, the burfi is cut into squares and served.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh grated coconut
• 1 cup jaggery
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg powder

Instructions

1. In a heavy bottomed pan, combine the coconut, jaggery, water, nuts, ghee, cardamom powder and nutmeg powder.
2. Heat on medium flame, stirring continuously till the jaggery melts and the mixture starts to thicken.
3. Continue to cook on low flame, stirring occasionally till the mixture becomes thick and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
4. Spread the mixture evenly onto a greased tray and allow it to cool completely.
5. Cut into squares and serve.
6. Serve and enjoy.

Why It Works

• The combination of coconut, jaggery, and nuts creates a delicious and flavorful treat.
• The use of fresh grated coconut gives the burfi a moist and chewy texture.
• The jaggery adds a rich and caramel-like flavor to the burfi.
• The nuts add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to the burfi.